The toolbar of the SMCE window provides shortcuts for some regularly used menu commands for instance to open and save a criteria tree, to add groups, factors and constraints, to weigh and standardize items or to calculate output maps.
When you leave the mouse pointer for a short period of time on top of a button, a tooltip will appear with the name of the button / the menu command that it will perform. Also, the status bar at the bottom of the window may provide you with a short explanation on the effect of using the button.
You can move the toolbar and dock it along an edge of the window; you can also make the toolbar floating. Some of the actions that are available via the toolbar are also available via the context-sensitive menu.
The following actions can be performed:
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Open an existing criteria tree (*.smc file). |
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Save: |
Save the current criteria tree. |
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Switch to Problem Definition mode:
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Switch to Multicriteria Analysis mode:
The Multicriteria Analysis mode should only be selected after completing the Problem Definition mode. |
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Change the number of alternatives and/or edit the name(s) of the alternative(s). |
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Insert a new group, representing a sub-objective or sub goal:
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Insert a new factor (i.e. a benefit or a cost) under the main root of the criteria tree, or under the currently selected group in the criteria tree.
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Insert a new constraint under the main root of the criteria tree. |
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Edit: |
Edit the currently selected item in the criteria tree. The actual edit action depends on the mode (Problem Definition mode or Multicriteria Analysis mode) and the type of item selected. |
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Delete the currently selected item from the criteria tree. |
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Standardize the currently selected factor or constraint. |
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Weigh the main root or the currently selected group of factors. |
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Generate the currently selected map(s). Depending on the selection, one or more output maps will be calculated. |
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Generate the composite index maps of all alternatives, and all intermediate maps. |
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Show: |
Show the currently selected input or output map(s). |
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Calculate and show the histogram(s) of the SMCE output map(s). |
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Aggregate the values of the SMCE output map(s). You can calculate Minimum, Maximum, Sum and Average. |
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Classify the values of the SMCE output maps and obtain sliced SMCE output maps. |
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Show the sliced SMCE output maps. |
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Calculate and show the histograms of the sliced SMCE output maps. |
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Aggregate the values of the sliced SMCE output maps. You can calculate the Shape Index and the Connectivity Index. |
The toolbar can be hidden or shown with the Toolbar command on the View menu. If the action of a certain button cannot be performed at a certain moment, the button appears gray.
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