Editing the parameters of a block

Most blocks (but not all) have parameters that you have to set according to your requirements.

The block parameter editor also contains commands for duplicating and deleting the currently selected block. See Duplicating a block and Deleting a block or wire for detailed information.

For the input and output blocks, you can globally replace the devices that are used. See Replacing devices for detailed information.

To edit the parameters of a block

1. On the canvas of the model editor, click the block that you want to edit using the left mouse button.

The block parameter editor appears, providing input fields for all parameters that can be specified for that block.

2. For some blocks (such as an input block or output block for a device), the block parameter editor shows a Block Type drop-down list box. Select the type of block that is appropriate for your requirements.

Note: The following applies when you change the block type for a block that is already wired to one or more other blocks: if the new block type has different port names (for example, if the port name changes from Value to Value 1), the existing wires to/from the changed ports are removed. This is done because a changed port name would make the existing wiring invalid.

3. For some blocks (such as the Range Lookup block), the block parameter editor shows text boxes for specifying key-value pairs. If you need to specify more key-value pairs, click Add row. The key-value pair in the first row is processed first. You can drag a row to a different position using the

control that is shown next to that row, and you can delete a row that you do not need any more by clicking

next to that row. Empty rows are automatically removed when you leave the block parameter editor.

4. Specify all required parameters.

Detailed reference information for each block (and block type) is available from the documentation pane. See also Viewing the documentation for a block.

Your input is kept in memory when you leave the block parameter editor (for example, when you click on another block or the canvas).

Note: Keep in mind that your changes are only written to the inventory when you save the model. See also Saving a model.