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Configuring model variables

The Instance Name Parameter For Discipline Structure model variable is used to create the program code. The value of a model variable is passed at runtime by a parameter with the same name.

The value of the model variable is specified as follows:

  1. Select Model > Model Variables to open the model variables.

  1. Navigate to the model variable Disciplines > Instance Name Parameter For Discipline Structures.
  2. Enter the value DisciplineName.
  3. Save ([Ctrl] + [S]) and close the model variables.