Variables in text and sketch views

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Phill
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Variables in text and sketch views

Post by Phill »

Hello,

I have a model that has a large number of 'Views' in sketch mode. I think, some time ago, I must have deleted a view, without removing the variables on it first. Now, when I want to add those variables to a new 'view', I receive an error, saying that the variable already exists. This is quite correct, as I can see them in text mode. I know I can work in text mode, or simply add the same routines to a sketch with different variable names, but I'd be interested to know if there is any way to bring variables and equations that I can see in text mode into a sketch, on to a new, blank, view.

With thanks,
Phill
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Re: Variables in text and sketch views

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Yes, use the "Model variable" tool on a new view.

It's the 7th tool on the toolbar in the picture at
http://www.vensim.com/documentation/ind ... ?20130.htm
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Phill
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Re: Variables in text and sketch views

Post by Phill »

Ah, it's so simple when you know how (or, when you've read the documentation carefully enough!).

Many thanks,
Phill
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Re: Variables in text and sketch views

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If you're adding many, you can turn on the sketch varlist: https://www.vensim.com/documentation/sketchlayout.htm
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