By the end of this chapter you will be able to:

• Create new models
• Add modelling components to your model
• Save changes to your model

Create and open a new model

1. In the Repository browser, expand Full Repository, then Analysis Models.
   

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2. To create a new model, right-click on Analysis Models and select 

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    Analysis Model.

3. PhixFlow displays a 

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    for a new analysis model. In Basic Settings, set:
   
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   Name: Introduction to Modelling

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   . PhixFlow opens an empty model.

Add objects to your model

Add objects to your model

To add objects to your model, click an icon in the toolbar and drag it into the modelling pane.

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   , drag it onto the model, then drop it on the modelling pane. You can also drag the icon around.
2. When you drop an object into the model, PhixFlow opens a properties pane A new stream form will appear on the right-hand side
3. Enter the Name: Practice Stream
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A new stream will appear on your model view, called Practice Stream.

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4. PhixFlow updates the stream icon in your model to display the name Practice Stream.

Move objects in your model

To move the stream in the modelling pane:

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Any modelling components can be moved in this way.

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Save changes to your model

There are two ways to save

1. Press  Save the model layout in the modelling pane menu to save the model layout
2. Move the stream you added to a new location
3. Without saving, press the   Refresh button
4. You will see the component return to the position it was in when you saved the model.

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