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The Create a New Model dialog box is displayed when you choose   Model   New Model   or click the New Model button in the main toolbar. You use the dialog box to enter a name for the new model file in the path displayed.

Structure

The fields of the dialog box are listed in the following table:

Toolbar Button / Field

Description

New Folder (New Folder)

Creates a new folder within the currently open folder

Delete Folder (Delete Folder)

Deletes the currently open folder

Model path

Read-only

To change the path, use the folder hierarchy in the dialog box to navigate to the location that you want to display as the default path.

Model name

The unique name you give to the new model. Naming rules include:

  • Only alphanumeric characters and underscores

  • No spaces or punctuation marks

  • No special characters

Integration

Once you click OK in the Create a New Model dialog box, the Storyboard workspace (Design board) is displayed, with the Compose Model task panel at the right. You can create models using the Model Browser dialog box (  Model   Manage Models   as well, navigating to the folder in which you want to create the model and clicking the New Model button. See Manage Models.