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Trace underlying causes using Trees

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This screen allows you to trace links throughout the model to variables that cause the currently selected workbench variable to change.  A tree diagram is shown terminating in the workbench variable with links to all other variables, up to two steps away, that cause the workbench variable to change.  Also shown is a graph of the behavior of the workbench variable.

Graph based - moves you to a screen in which you can trace behavior throughout the model using graphs.

Uses - of current variable - moves you to a screen in which you can trace links throughout the model of variables that are used by the currently selected workbench variable.  A tree diagram is shown originating from the workbench variable with links to all other variables, up to two steps away, that are changed by the workbench variable.  Also shown is a graph of the behavior of the workbench variable.

Select a new variable to trace  - brings up the variable control dialog box, in which you can select a new variable for tracing.  Selecting a variable here gives it the focus; the variable is now called the "workbench variable."  Another way to select a variable into the workbench (give it focus) is by double-clicking on it, wherever you see it (in graphs, tables, diagrams, etc.).

Definition - shows the definition of the workbench variable (its equation).