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Chapter11The User InterfaceThis chapter provides basic information on the Aspen Plus user interface.Forinformation on how to use AspenPlus to createa simulationmodel, seeChapter 2.If you are new to Aspen Plus, do the exercises in Aspen Plus GettingStarted Building and Running a Process Mode/ before using this manual.This chapter explains thefollowing topics:StartingAspenPlusAspenPluswindowsDisplaying, browsing, and completing formsUsingNext-theExpert GuidanceSystemFor more information on getting help on buttons, menus and other screen items,see Chapter3.AspenPlusUserGuide1-1Version 10.1-0
Aspen Plus User Guide 1-1 Version 10.1-0 Chapter 1 1 The User Interface This chapter provides basic information on the Aspen Plus user interface. For information on how to use Aspen Plus to create a simulation model, see Chapter 2. If you are new to Aspen Plus, do the exercises in Aspen Plus Getting Started Building and Running a Process Model before using this manual. This chapter explains the following topics: • Starting Aspen Plus • Aspen Plus windows • Displaying, browsing, and completing forms • Using Next—the Expert Guidance System For more information on getting help on buttons, menus and other screen items, see Chapter 3
The UserInterfaceStarting Aspen PlusTo start Aspen Plus:1.Click Start, and then point to Programs2. Point to AspenTech, point to Aspen Plus and then click Aspen Plus UserInterface.3.In the startupdialog box, choosewhether you want to create a newsimulation using a blank simulation or a Template, or open an existingsimulation.If you choose to create a new run from a Template, you will be prompted tospecify theTemplateandRun Typefor thenew run.See Chapter2formoreinformation on creating a new run.Perform the remaining steps only if you are opening an existing run.4.To open an existing simulation, either select the filenamefrom the list in thestartupdialogbox,orselectMoreFiles,andclickOK.If you select a file from the startup dialog box,the Aspen Plusmain windowappears with the chosen file displayed. If you choose More Files, the Opendialog box appears.Perform the remaining steps only if you chose More Files.5.In the Open dialog box, in theFiles of Typebox, select the file format inwhichtherunwassaved.Forexample,AspenPlusDocumentformat(.apw)orBackupfileformat (.bkp).SeeChapter 16formore information on fileformats and saving runs.6.UsetheLook In list boxtolocatethedirectory wherethefile is stored, thenclick the file you want to open, and click Open.If the Connect to Engine dialog box appears,see Connecting to theAspen Plus Host Computer on page 1-3.TipToopen an existingfile quickly,justdouble-click thefilefrom WindowsExplorer.1-2Aspen Plus UserGuideVersion 10.1-0
1-2 Aspen Plus User Guide Version 10.1-0 The User Interface Starting Aspen Plus To start Aspen Plus: 1. Click Start, and then point to Programs 2. Point to AspenTech, point to Aspen Plus and then click Aspen Plus User Interface. 3. In the startup dialog box, choose whether you want to create a new simulation using a blank simulation or a Template, or open an existing simulation. If you choose to create a new run from a Template, you will be prompted to specify the Template and Run Type for the new run . See Chapter 2 for more information on creating a new run. Perform the remaining steps only if you are opening an existing run. 4. To open an existing simulation, either select the filename from the list in the startup dialog box, or select More Files, and click OK. If you select a file from the startup dialog box, the Aspen Plus main window appears with the chosen file displayed. If you choose More Files, the Open dialog box appears. Perform the remaining steps only if you chose More Files. 5. In the Open dialog box, in the Files of Type box, select the file format in which the run was saved. For example, Aspen Plus Document format (.apw) or Backup file format (.bkp). See Chapter 16 for more information on file formats and saving runs. 6. Use the Look In list box to locate the directory where the file is stored, then click the file you want to open, and click Open. If the Connect to Engine dialog box appears, see Connecting to the Aspen Plus Host Computer on page 1 - 3. Tip To open an existing file quickly, just double-click the file from Windows Explorer
Chapter1Connecting to the Aspen Plus HostComputerUse this section if:TheAspenPlus simulationengineisnot installedonyourPCaThe Aspen Plus simulation engine is installed on yourPC and you are usingthe network license manager.Skip this section if you are using the Activator security device on your PC.These instructions assume that you are connected to the computer where theAspen Plus simulation engine will run. See your Aspen Plus systemadministratorforinformation specificto yourinstallation.1. Start Aspen Plus and select a previous run, template, or blank simulation.The Connect to Engine dialog box appears.Specify where the Aspen Plus engine will run2.Server TypeIf the Aspen Plus engine runs onLocal PCYour PC,using the networklicense managerUnix hostA Unix serverOpenVMS hostAn OpenVMS serverWindows NT serverA Windows NT server (intel or AXP)If you specified Unix host, OpenVMS host, or Windows NT server, enter the3.following information in the dialog box:Enter this informationIn this boxServer TypeThe type of Aspen Plus engine you want to connect toNodenameofthecomputer theAspenPlussimulationwillrunonNode NameUser NameYour logon nameon the host computerPasswordPasswordforyouraccounton thehostcomputerWorking DirectoryWorking directory on the host computer for Aspen Plus runsWhenthenetwork connectionis established,amessageboxappears saying4.Connection Established.Aspen Plus User Guide1-3Version 10.1-0
Aspen Plus User Guide 1-3 Version 10.1-0 Chapter 1 Connecting to the Aspen Plus Host Computer Use this section if: • The Aspen Plus simulation engine is not installed on your PC • The Aspen Plus simulation engine is installed on your PC and you are using the network license manager. Skip this section if you are using the Activator security device on your PC. These instructions assume that you are connected to the computer where the Aspen Plus simulation engine will run. See your Aspen Plus system administrator for information specific to your installation. 1. Start Aspen Plus and select a previous run, template, or blank simulation. The Connect to Engine dialog box appears. 2. Specify where the Aspen Plus engine will run: Server Type If the Aspen Plus engine runs on Local PC Your PC, using the network license manager Unix host A Unix server OpenVMS host An OpenVMS server Windows NT server A Windows NT server (Intel or AXP) 3. If you specified Unix host, OpenVMS host, or Windows NT server, enter the following information in the dialog box: Enter this information In this box The type of Aspen Plus engine you want to connect to Server Type Node name of the computer the Aspen Plus simulation will run on Node Name Your logon name on the host computer User Name Password for your account on the host computer Password Working directory on the host computer for Aspen Plus runs Working Directory 4. When the network connection is established, a message box appears saying Connection Established
The UserInterfaceIftheConnectionEstablishedboxdoesnotappear,seetheAspenPlussystemadministratoratyour siteformoreinformationon networkprotocolsandAspenPlushostcomputers.TipItispossibletochangetheConnectionbyselectingConnecttoEnginefromthe Runmenu.TipYou can specify additional host settings in the Settings dialog box. To dothis,fromtheRunmenu,click Settings.The Aspen Plus Main WindowWhenyou start Aspen Plus, themain windowappears:TitlebarMenu barNextbuttonAPSHPINEARaxToolbarAoioProcessFlowsheetwindowSelectModebuttonModel LibraryStatusBarUsetheworkspacetocreateanddisplaysimulationflowsheetsandPFD-styledrawings.Youcan openotherwindows,suchasPlotwindows orDataBrowserwindows, from the Aspen Plus main window.1-4AspenPlus User GuideVersion 10.1-0
1-4 Aspen Plus User Guide Version 10.1-0 The User Interface If the Connection Established box does not appear, see the Aspen Plus system administrator at your site for more information on network protocols and Aspen Plus host computers. Tip It is possible to change the Connection by selecting Connect to Engine from the Run menu. Tip You can specify additional host settings in the Settings dialog box. To do this, from the Run menu, click Settings. The Aspen Plus Main Window When you start Aspen Plus, the main window appears: Titlebar Menu bar Toolbars Next button Process Flowsheet window Select Mode button Model Library Status Bar Use the workspace to create and display simulation flowsheets and PFD-style drawings. You can open other windows, such as Plot windows or Data Browser windows, from the Aspen Plus main window