To use scenario management, you first have to create a project (Fundamentals: Managing projects efficiently). To do so, choose a version file you want to use as the basis of the project. It, for instance, contains the actual status which forms the basis for further planning.
1. Create a base version *.ver for your project.
2. From the File menu, choose Scenario management > New project.
The Create new project window is opened.
3. Make the desired changes.
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Description |
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Project name |
Name of the scenario management project This is the name of the project file and of the project folder. You can specify a meaningful name for the project later (Editing basic settings of the project). |
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Base directory |
Folder the project is saved to. Click the |
| Base version |
Use currently loaded data as base version Select this option to use a copy of the version file currently open as the project base version. The file is then copied to the folder specified. Use existing version as base version Select this option to use the copy of a *.ver file as the project base version. The file is then copied to the folder specified. Click the |
| Project database |
Manage project database in file If the option is selected, the project is saved to an SQLite database. Note This solution does not support multi-user mode. Manage project database in SQL Server If this option has been selected, the project database is saved to an SQL server. The project can now be edited by multiple users. Note This requires the previous installation of SQL Server Express. Note, that SQL Server Express is not part of the standard Visum installation. It has to be installed and configured by you or the IT department of your company. For the network operation, SQL Server Express must be accessible in the network. You can download SQL Server Express from the Microsoft web page. SQL Server Express should be installed on a computer which can be accessed by all users. Database connection Click this button to specify the desired database connection. You can specify further settings in a new window. Server Select the desired server under Server name. Note The list of server names is updated when you open the window. You can refresh it by clicking the Update button. Alternatively, into the field, enter the server name. Use Windows authentication If the option not has been selected, you can enter a User name and a Password for the authentication. Database Here, you create a new database or select an existing one. Test connection Use this button to test the database connection in advance. |
button to select a folder.
symbol to select a version file.4. Confirm with OK.
In the base folder, a new folder with the name of the project is created. The project is saved to it as a *.vpdbx file. In parallel, Visum creates several subfolders. The saved *.vpdbx file connects the database to Visum. The Edit project window opens. Here you can enter or change further data (Editing basic settings of the project).
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Notes: If you create a project based on files, Visum creates an additional file *.vpdb. You must not change the folder structure of the project in the Windows explorer. A log entry is created with the directory and name of the base version used. |
