gPROMS ModelBuilder version 2.3.1

4.3 Topology tab
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Topology tab
Composite models can be constructed by dragging (with the mouse) component models from the Project tree, or
Model palette, and dropping them onto a graphical topology editor. The connectivity of the composite model can
also be specified by connecting the Ports of the component models.
Figure 4.4 shows the Topology editor for a blank Model along with the Project tree displaying the Process Model
Library.
4.3.1 Instances of component models (Units)
To add a Model instance (a Unit) to the topology editor:
Figure 4.4 Model topology
select the Model in the Project tree or from Model palette,
drag it to the desired position on the Topology editor and drop it by releasing the mouse button
The new Unit is automatically named as ModelName001. If a second Model of the same type is dragged onto the
Topology, the new Unit will be automatically named as ModelName002, and so on.
4.3.1.1 The Unit shortcut menu
ModelBuilder tool bar
Topology editor tool bar
Any model from the palette can be
dragged on to the topology editor
Once positioned on the topology tab, changes can be made to a Unit using its shortcut menu. To display the
shortcut menu right-click on the Unit - Figure 4.5.