Placing an example model on the canvas

Before you start building a model around a specific module or modules, you can view a read-only example model of the module. You can also execute an example model after placing it on the canvas. You can execute the example model in single execution mode or in batch mode. To set up a model for batch mode, see Understanding the Batch Parameter Sets Table.

For most example models, all parameters on the control panel are correctly set for one or more files located in the CATALYST Professional demo folder. For more information on executing a model, see Executing a model in single execution mode.

Note: Data for most example models can also be found on the demo data distribution CDs. The data on these CDs is organized in such a way that you can copy the entire contents of the CD (including subdirectories) directly to the /CATALYST Professional/demo directory.

The example models provide you with information that can help you incorporate a module into a more complex model. For example, a model provides

A brief description of the function of the module
The type of data the module can process
The number of Import modules required
Whether or not the output is viewable
Whether or not the process module needs to be accompanied by the Split or the Merge module
Modules that must precede the module

You can reconfigure and save a read-only model with a different name, and you can edit an example model and save it with a different name. In the Module Librarian, you can also view a list of modules that you have opened in a session.

From the Algorithm Library tree view, choose a module. The module's icon displays in the Selected Algorithm pane.
Click Load Example. The example model displays on the canvas.