Re-use / multiple use of model

RoKet

Hi all,

 

I have a model of a controlled drive unit with inputs and outputs. Now I want to use this unit several times in another model of a more complex machine, the main parameters (power, max. speed, max. displacement) should be the same in all instances of the unit. Furthermore, modifications should have effect on all units.

 

What I have in mind are two solutions: Supermodel of unit, that may be stored in a library (no common update of model possible), or an 'Include Diagram' construct.

 

What I haven't said yet: the interface ports of my drive unit should be Activate signal ports and Modelica ports /emoticons/default_smile.png' srcset='/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x' title=':)' width='20'> . Is this a killer criterion?

 

Thanks for your ideas!

Ronald

Livio Mariano_20459

Ciao Rocket,

modifications should have effect on all units => you create a library with your basic units.

When you do so, if you change anything in the library, this will affect all the models which are using that library => you get what you want (if I've well understood).

 

Supermodel of unit, that may be stored in a library (no common update of model possible): you are probably speaking about superblocks here, if you mask them then they can be placed into a library. Common update is possible in libraries. It is not possible when you create a Palette which is slightly different.

 

the interface ports of my drive unit should be Activate signal ports and Modelica ports: no problem for this

 

I would use a library rather than an include diagram. 

 

Liv