Calculation options contain attributes that define how your model is calculated in the software. You create calculation options in the Calculation Options Manager. You can create several calculation options with different attributes depending on the requirements of your model.

The software contains a default calculation option called “Base Calculation Options.” If you do not create additional calculation options, the software will use this default option whenever you calculate your model.

Creating Calculation Options

To create a calculation option:

1. Open the Calculation Options Manager by selecting Analysis > Calculation Options.
2. Click the New button. A new option appears in the list with a default name.
3. Type a new name for the option.
4. Double-click the new option to display its attributes in the Property Editor. Edit the attributes as required.

Editing a Calculation Option

You edit the attributes of a calculation option in the Property Editor.

If you select a calculation option while the Property Editor is open, the attributes for that option appear there. If the Property Editor is not open, you can display the attributes of the calculation option by double-clicking the option in the Calculation Options Manager.

Deleting a Calculation Option

To delete a calculation option:

1. Open the Calculation Options Manager by selecting Analysis > Calculation Options.
2. Select the option you want to delete.
3. Press the Delete key, click the Delete button in the Calculation Options Manager, or right-click the option and select Delete from the shortcut menu.

Renaming Calculation Options

To rename calculation options:

1. Open the Calculation Options Manager by selecting Analysis > Calculation Options.
2. Select the option you want to rename.
3. Click the Rename button or right-click and select Rename from the shortcut menu.
4. Type a new name for the option, then press Enter.