Metis Smart Modeling - Models
From Metis Documentation
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Before explaining how to create and use models, it is necessary to explain how the Metis Smart Quote works in order to provide the user with a fully featured offer. Establishing such an offer can be summarized in the following pattern. | Before explaining how to create and use models, it is necessary to explain how the Metis Smart Quote works in order to provide the user with a fully featured offer. Establishing such an offer can be summarized in the following pattern. | ||
[[Image:Model_Metis_SQ_Exec.png|thumb|upright=0.5|alt=Metis Smart Quote Execution Description|Metis Smart Quote Execution Description]] | [[Image:Model_Metis_SQ_Exec.png|thumb|upright=0.5|alt=Metis Smart Quote Execution Description|Metis Smart Quote Execution Description]] | ||
| - | When an offer is initiated in Metis Smart Quote, '''modeled positions''' are “calculated” based in the information provided in modeling masks. These values represent the customer’s needs. Through the execution of the model, the application creates a list of positions which basically represents the customer’s desired items and all of these products are listed in a structured way. | + | When an offer is initiated in Metis Smart Quote, '''modeled positions''' are “calculated” based in the information provided in modeling masks. These values represent the customer’s needs. Through the execution of the [[#Material|material]] model, the application creates a list of positions which basically represents the customer’s desired items and all of these products are listed in a structured way. |
For example, in the case of a company selling computer systems, requirements will be provided in the modeling masks and after calculation will result in a list of components like computers, servers and network appliances. | For example, in the case of a company selling computer systems, requirements will be provided in the modeling masks and after calculation will result in a list of components like computers, servers and network appliances. | ||
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After the two previous steps, Metis Smart Quote will not only list all items required for the offer, but also calculate the '''price'''. This calculation will not only be based on all positions listed in the offer, but also on the pricing settings defined on the positions. For example, a specific computer component, like software licenses may be subject to discounts based on the quantity. | After the two previous steps, Metis Smart Quote will not only list all items required for the offer, but also calculate the '''price'''. This calculation will not only be based on all positions listed in the offer, but also on the pricing settings defined on the positions. For example, a specific computer component, like software licenses may be subject to discounts based on the quantity. | ||
| - | Additionally to defining the list of positions required in an offer, the modeling functionality of Metis Smart Suite, '''services specific models''' can be implemented in the application. Once the pricing of materials and based on the availability of a service models, Metis Smart Quote is able to calculated related services through service models and list relevant service position in the offer. | + | Additionally to defining the list of positions required in an offer, the modeling functionality of Metis Smart Suite, '''services specific models''' can be implemented in the application. Once the pricing of materials and based on the availability of a [[#Service|service]] models, Metis Smart Quote is able to calculated related services through service models and list relevant service position in the offer. |
For example, the installation of the complete set of computers and network appliances. | For example, the installation of the complete set of computers and network appliances. | ||