Using the Selection Tool

You can use the selection tool to filter the prepared model according to specific criteria either in basic mode or advanced mode. You can use the selection tool in a variety of ways such as prior to reviewing a prepared model or prior to using the decimation method.

The set of criteria used to filter the prepared model are organized in three types textual information, numerical information and Boolean information. For more information, see About the Selection Tool.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: Run the Experience Models Preparation app on a model that contains at least a representation.
See Also
Displaying a History
About the Selection Tool

Use the Selection Tool in Basic Mode

You can use the basic mode to help you in the process of selecting products according predefined item lists.

  1. Click Selection in the Data Preparation action bar.
    The Selection panel appears.
  2. In the Search In list, specify the scope of the search:
    • Global model to apply the search to the entire model.
    • Selection to apply the search to a portion of the model only.
    The selected option appears in the list box.
  3. In the Criteria list, select the type of criteria that can be any of the three available categories textual, numeric or Boolean.

    Note: The Criteria list displays the available criteria.

  4. Specify the operator:
    1. In the Operator list, select an operator.

      The available operators are displayed according to the type of criteria previously selected.

    2. Optional: When applicable, specify the attribute value for the selected operator.
  5. Click Add to combine constraints.
    A new line is added, the Remove and the And / or list are available.
  6. Click Start Query.

The selection is updated interactively.

Use the Selection Tool in Advanced Mode

You can use the advanced mode to specify directly a formula.

  1. Click Selection in the Data Preparation action bar.
    The Selection panel appears.
  2. Expand the Advanced area.
    A text box that lets you write a formula is displayed.
  3. Write a formula to specify the search.
  4. Click Start Query.