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	:;Full Mode / SD/Development Mode: Full Mode opens the runtime interface in a separate frame and provides access to the analytical tools. SD Mode creates a separate pane in the design frame for the runtime interface and also provides access to debugging and other development tools. It is possible to construct a model in SD Mode and then switch to Full Mode for final deployment.		:;Full Mode / SD/Development Mode: Full Mode opens the runtime interface in a separate frame and provides access to the analytical tools. SD Mode creates a separate pane in the design frame for the runtime interface and also provides access to debugging and other development tools. It is possible to construct a model in SD Mode and then switch to Full Mode for final deployment.
	:;Connector Lines/Curves: Connector Lines are straight line connectors with the option of adding inflection points, or "beads". Connector Curves are quadratic curves with a single control point. A model built using a particular connector choice retains that choice. If the curve choice of a particular model is contrary to the current preference selection, the user is given the option of either changing the preference or the current model curve.		:;Connector Lines / Curves: Connector Lines are straight line connectors with the option of adding inflection points, or "beads". Connector Curves are quadratic curves with a single control point. A model built using a particular connector choice retains that choice. If the curve choice of a particular model is contrary to the current preference selection, the user is given the option of either changing the preference or the current model curve.
	:;White/Black Background: Choice of skin for the design and runtime panes.		:;White / Black Background: Choice of skin for the design and runtime panes.
	:;Number of Input Columns: Determines the width of the input section of the Runtime Frame. Default is 3.		:;Number of Input Columns: Determines the width of the input section of the Runtime Frame. Default is 3.
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	User preferences can be set using the File \| Preferences menu option. A popup window will provide four preference options: 'Full Mode versus SD / Development Mode, Connector Lines versus Connector Curves, White Background versus Black Background, and Number of Input Columns.		User preferences can be set using the File \| Preferences menu option. A popup window will provide four preference options: ''Full Mode versus SD / Development Mode, Connector Lines versus Connector Curves, White Background versus Black Background'', and ''Number of Input Columns''.

	User preferences are stored on a per user rather than per project basis. Preference values persist until they are changed. Only the choice for curve type is intrinsic to a particular model. The other preferences may be changed at any time.		User preferences are stored on a per user rather than per project basis. Preference values persist until they are changed. Only the choice for curve type is intrinsic to a particular model. The other preferences may be changed at any time.

Rsalter at 18:39, 29 January 2018

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	User preferences can be set ~~by opening~~ the ~~“File”~~ option ~~on the top Navigation Bar. Scroll down the options under “File” and select “Preferences” at the bottom~~. A popup window will provide four preference options: 'Full Mode versus SD / Development Mode, Connector Lines versus Connector Curves, White Background versus Black Background, and Number of Input Columns.		User preferences can be set using the File \| Preferences menu option. A popup window will provide four preference options: 'Full Mode versus SD / Development Mode, Connector Lines versus Connector Curves, White Background versus Black Background, and Number of Input Columns.

	User preferences are stored on a per user rather than per project basis. Preference values persist until they are changed. Only the choice for curve type is intrinsic to a particular model. The other preferences may be changed at any time.		User preferences are stored on a per user rather than per project basis. Preference values persist until they are changed. Only the choice for curve type is intrinsic to a particular model. The other preferences may be changed at any time.

Rsalter at 18:38, 29 January 2018

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	User preferences can be set by opening the “File” option on the top Navigation Bar. Scroll down the options under “File” and select “Preferences” at the bottom. A popup window will provide four preference options: 'Full Mode versus SD / Development Mode, Connector Lines versus Connector Curves, White Background versus Black Background, and Number of Input Columns.		User preferences can be set by opening the “File” option on the top Navigation Bar. Scroll down the options under “File” and select “Preferences” at the bottom. A popup window will provide four preference options: 'Full Mode versus SD / Development Mode, Connector Lines versus Connector Curves, White Background versus Black Background, and Number of Input Columns.

	User preferences are stored on a per user rather than per project basis. Preference values persist until they are changed.		User preferences are stored on a per user rather than per project basis. Preference values persist until they are changed. Only the choice for curve type is intrinsic to a particular model. The other preferences may be changed at any time.

			:;Full Mode / SD/Development Mode: Full Mode opens the runtime interface in a separate frame and provides access to the analytical tools. SD Mode creates a separate pane in the design frame for the runtime interface and also provides access to debugging and other development tools. It is possible to construct a model in SD Mode and then switch to Full Mode for final deployment.
			:;Connector Lines/Curves: Connector Lines are straight line connectors with the option of adding inflection points, or "beads". Connector Curves are quadratic curves with a single control point. A model built using a particular connector choice retains that choice. If the curve choice of a particular model is contrary to the current preference selection, the user is given the option of either changing the preference or the current model curve.
			:;White/Black Background: Choice of skin for the design and runtime panes.
			:;Number of Input Columns: Determines the width of the input section of the Runtime Frame. Default is 3.
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	The first option allows you to choose the location of the Simulation Controls (running, pausing simulation) and the model output, what we will refer to as the Dashboard. (ask Wayne why he prefers this preference--I recommend the Full Mode if continuous shifts between model building and testing will not be required, for example, if you are building a model from a template or have imported a model to study. I recommend the SD / Development Mode (SD Mode for short) if you are building an original model, and will need to periodically edit model structure and simulate behavior. This preference is common in System Dynamics – Based software, hence the “SD” title of this preference, where access to viewing model structure and behavior are important in the model building process.		The first option allows you to choose the location of the Simulation Controls (running, pausing simulation) and the model output, what we will refer to as the Dashboard. (ask Wayne why he prefers this preference--I recommend the Full Mode if continuous shifts between model building and testing will not be required, for example, if you are building a model from a template or have imported a model to study. I recommend the SD / Development Mode (SD Mode for short) if you are building an original model, and will need to periodically edit model structure and simulate behavior. This preference is common in System Dynamics – Based software, hence the “SD” title of this preference, where access to viewing model structure and behavior are important in the model building process.

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	The last preference is a choice between a White Background and Black Background for the Modeling Canvas which is purely an aesthetic choice.		The last preference is a choice between a White Background and Black Background for the Modeling Canvas which is purely an aesthetic choice.
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Rsalter at 18:59, 28 January 2018

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	User preferences can be set by opening the “File” option on the top Navigation Bar. Scroll down the options under “File” and select “Preferences” at the bottom. A popup window will provide ~~three~~ preference options: 'Full Mode versus SD / Development Mode, Connector Lines versus Connector Curves, ~~and~~ White Background versus Black Background.		User preferences can be set by opening the “File” option on the top Navigation Bar. Scroll down the options under “File” and select “Preferences” at the bottom. A popup window will provide four preference options: 'Full Mode versus SD / Development Mode, Connector Lines versus Connector Curves, White Background versus Black Background, and Number of Input Columns.

			User preferences are stored on a per user rather than per project basis. Preference values persist until they are changed.

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User preferences can be set by opening the “File” option on the top Navigation Bar. Scroll down the options under “File” and select “Preferences” at the bottom. A popup window will provide three preference options: 'Full Mode versus SD / Development Mode, Connector Lines versus Connector Curves, and White Background versus Black Background.
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The first option allows you to choose the location of the Simulation Controls (running, pausing simulation) and the model output, what we will refer to as the Dashboard. (ask Wayne why he prefers this preference--I recommend the Full Mode if continuous shifts between model building and testing will not be required, for example, if you are building a model from a template or have imported a model to study. I recommend the SD / Development Mode (SD Mode for short) if you are building an original model, and will need to periodically edit model structure and simulate behavior. This preference is common in System Dynamics – Based software, hence the “SD” title of this preference, where access to viewing model structure and behavior are important in the model building process.

The Dashboard in the SD Mode preference is located in one of the two drawers on the right-hand side of the application window, next to the Definition Drawer. You can move these by selecting and dragging each of the thin grey bars into the main space. The Dashboard in the Full Mode is located through first opening the Tool Drawer on the left-hand side of the application window, (you can move this by selecting and dragging the thin grey bar into the main space). The Launch button on the top of this drawer will open up the new Dashboard window which contains the Simulation Controls and model output. Notice that clicking Launch in the SD Mode preference will activate the Simulation Tools at the bottom of the application window.

Connector Lines link variables in your model with straight lines versus Connector Curves which offers the option of curved links. I recommend the Connector Lines preference if you are concerned more so with the mathematical equations within the model than the aesthetic appearance of the model. I recommend the Connector Curves if you often use the visual display of the model structure to aid in understanding the logic. For example, SD users prefer to build feedback loops with connector curves. (see SEIR model examples for a demonstration of two ways to build the same SEIR model according to two line preferences).

The last preference is a choice between a White Background and Black Background for the Modeling Canvas which is purely an aesthetic choice.