Creating Nodes
Add nodes to an empty model canvas so you can start building the basic structure of your model.
Prerequisites
- A model is already created in Valsight.
Steps
Open the model
Make sure the model you want to edit is open and the canvas is visible.
Start adding a node
Select the Node button in the action bar at the bottom of the canvas.
Choose the node type
The Node button opens a menu offering Standard node, Simulation node, Data node and Validation node. Pick one and the placement mode arms. For the rest of the session the button remembers your choice and arms it directly, so the menu only reappears if you open it yourself.
Place the node on the canvas
Move your cursor to the desired position and click to place the node. You can place multiple nodes in succession while the placement mode is active. To cancel placement, right-click or press Esc.
The node you place is selected automatically, the Node Editor switches to its Object tab and the name field takes focus, so you can type the name straight away.
Set the node name
Enter a clear and unique name (for example,
Revenue).A node name may not contain a single quote. Formulas reference nodes by wrapping the name in single quotes, as in
'Revenue', so an apostrophe inside the name would break the reference. Entering one is rejected with “Single quotes are not allowed in node names.”Add a description (optional)
Enter a short description to clarify the node’s purpose.
Review and adjust the unit
Check the Unit section and change it if the default unit does not match the node’s meaning.
Repeat for additional nodes
Add further nodes as needed (for example,
PriceandVolume) using the same steps.
Result
The model canvas now contains multiple nodes. Each node appears as a separate element and can be selected and edited individually.