How to Use the optiSLang Plug-In

  1. Create a new workflow using the File > New menu item or by clicking the New Model button on the Standard or File toolbar. Either action will open a Windows dialog to save the new workflow.
  2. Drag the optiSLang component from the Server Browser and drop it into the Analysis View.
  3. The Initialize PACZ dialog opens. Select the option that best describes the files for your optiSLang workflow, then select the folder or file as needed. For more information on the Initialize PACZ dialog options, click the Help button in the dialog.
  4. The optiSLang Plug-In Component dialog will open with a file dialog. Select the .opf file and click the Open button.
  5. The selected file will load in the optiSLang Plug-In Component dialog. Select the variables that you want to use and then click the OK button.
  6. The selected variables will load in the optiSLang Plug-In. Click the Apply button to save the variables to the ModelCenter workflow.
  7. Close the optiSLang Plug-In. Click the green Play button in ModelCenter (either on the toolbar or on the optiSLang Plug-In itself) to run the workflow.