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

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

4. Click 

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5. In the settings tab toolbar, click 

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   In the modelling pane, PhixFlow opens an a new, empty model.

Add components to your model

The modelling pane is the white area on the left. You can have multiple files open in the modelling pane. When a model is open, PhixFlow displays the model name and its toolbar. Drag model components from the toolbar to add them to your model.

To drag a modelling component into your model:

1. Click and hold the 

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2. Drag the icon stream onto the modelling pane.
3. Then drop the iconstream. 

To move any component icon in a model, simply click, drag, then drop the icon in a new location.

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Sometimes you may make a change to a model that you do not want to keep. To reverse a change

1. In your model, drag the stream to a different location.
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3. You will see that the model return returns to its previously saved layout.

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