The UserInterfaceThere are several ways to display forms.You can display a form ina new DataBrowser by using:The Data menuBlockorstreampopupmenusThe Check Results button on the Control Panel, the Check Results commandfromtheRunmenu,ortheCheckResultsbuttonontheSimulationRuntoolbarThe Setup,Components,Properties,Streams, orBlocks buttons ontheDataBrowser toolbarTheNextbuttonontheDataBrowsertoolbarTheDataBrowserbuttonontheDataBrowsertoolbarYou can move to a new form within the same data browser byusing the:MenutreeObjectManagersNext button on the Data BrowserPrevious Form and Next Form buttons (<<, >>)GoBackandGoForwardbuttons(,→)Select ViewmenuUpOneLevelbuttonFor example, the Components Specifications Selectionform looks likethis:SelectionPetroleumNonconventionalDatabanks-Define componentsComponentIDTypeComponent nameFormulaH20H20WATER>ConventionalCH40METHANOLMETHANOLConventionalCAACIDCHLOROACETIC-C2H3CL02ConventionalMCACETMETHYL-CHLOROC3H5CL02Conventional米ElecWizardUser DefinedFindReorderNoteA form is a collection of sheets.1-10Aspen Plus User GuideVersion10.1-0
1-10 Aspen Plus User Guide Version 10.1-0 The User Interface There are several ways to display forms. You can display a form in a new Data Browser by using: • The Data menu • Block or stream popup menus • The Check Results button on the Control Panel, the Check Results command from the Run menu, or the Check Results button on the Simulation Run toolbar • The Setup, Components, Properties, Streams, or Blocks buttons on the Data Browser toolbar • The Next button on the Data Browser toolbar • The Data Browser button on the Data Browser toolbar You can move to a new form within the same data browser by using the: • Menu tree • Object Managers • Next button on the Data Browser • Previous Form and Next Form buttons (<<, >>) • Go Back and Go Forward buttons (Å, Æ) • Select View menu • Up One Level button For example, the Components Specifications Selection form looks like this: Note A form is a collection of sheets
Chapter1Status IndicatorsStatus indicators display the completion status fortheentire simulationas wellasforindividualformsandsheets.The status indicators appear:Nexttosheetnames onthetabs ofaform.AssymbolsrepresentingformsintheDataBrowsermenutreeThis table shows the meaning of the symbols that appear:This SymbolOn an MeansUInput formRequired input complete0Input formRequired input incompleteOInput formNo data enteredaMixed formInput and Resuls口Results formNo results present (calculations have not been run)AResults formResults available without Errors or Warnings (OK)口Results formResults available with Warnings区Results formResults available with Errors口Results formResults inconsistent with current input (input changed)Input folderNo data entered司Input folderRequired input incompleteMaInput folderRequired input complete日Results folderNo results presentMResults folderResults available - OKResults folderResults available with WamingsResults folderResults availablewithErrorsResults folderResults inconsistent with current input (input changed)Using NextNClick the Next buttontomove to the next inputform ormenu at anypoint inAspen Plus. The Next button is on the Data Browser toolbar in the main windowand the toolbar of the Data Browser.1-11AspenPlusUserGuideVersion 10.1-0
Aspen Plus User Guide 1-11 Version 10.1-0 Chapter 1 Status Indicators Status indicators display the completion status for the entire simulation as well as for individual forms and sheets. The status indicators appear: • Next to sheet names on the tabs of a form • As symbols representing forms in the Data Browser menu tree This table shows the meaning of the symbols that appear: This Symbol On an Means Input form Required input complete Input form Required input incomplete Input form No data entered Mixed form Input and Results Results form No results present (calculations have not been run) Results form Results available without Errors or Warnings (OK) Results form Results available with Warnings Results form Results available with Errors Results form Results inconsistent with current input (input changed) Input folder No data entered Input folder Required input incomplete Input folder Required input complete Results folder No results present Results folder Results available – OK Results folder Results available with Warnings Results folder Results available with Errors Results folder Results inconsistent with current input (input changed) Using Next Click the Next button to move to the next input form or menu at any point in Aspen Plus. The Next button is on the Data Browser toolbar in the main window and the toolbar of the Data Browser
The UserInterfaceUse Next to:Guide you through the required and optional input fora runby displayingmessagesTell you what you need to do nextEnsure you do not make incomplete or inconsistent specifications,even whenyou change options and specifications you have already enteredThis tableshows whathappens ifyou click Next:IfUsing NextThe sheet you are on is incompleteDisplaysamessagelistingtheinputyoumustprovidetocompletethe sheet.The sheet you are on is completeTakes you to next required input sheet for the current object.You have selected an object that is completeTakes you to next object or the next step in making a run.You have selected an object that is incompleteTakes youto thenextsheet you mustcomplete.Using the Previous and Next Sheet ButtonsYou can browse through sheets and forms sequentially by using the PreviousSheetandNextSheetbuttonsontheDataBrowsertoolbar.Thesebuttonstakeyou through input sheets, results sheets,orboth, depending on the currentselection oftheInput/Results View menubutton in the Data Browsertoolbar.>To view the next sheet in a series,click the Next Sheet button<<Toviewtheprevious sheet,clickthePrevious SheetbuttonUsing the Go Back and Go Forward ButtonsYoucan tracethroughpreviouslyviewed forms using the GoBack buttoThe GoBack button canbeclicked manytimes to continue througha reversesequence of the forms you have viewed.When you have gone back once, the GoForward buttonis enabled, so you canreturn to the form that you were on.1-12AspenPlusUserGuideVersion 10.1-0
1-12 Aspen Plus User Guide Version 10.1-0 The User Interface Use Next to: • Guide you through the required and optional input for a run by displaying messages • Tell you what you need to do next • Ensure you do not make incomplete or inconsistent specifications, even when you change options and specifications you have already entered This table shows what happens if you click Next: If Using Next The sheet you are on is incomplete Displays a message listing the input you must provide to complete the sheet. The sheet you are on is complete Takes you to next required input sheet for the current object. You have selected an object that is complete Takes you to next object or the next step in making a run. You have selected an object that is incomplete Takes you to the next sheet you must complete. Using the Previous and Next Sheet Buttons You can browse through sheets and forms sequentially by using the Previous Sheet and Next Sheet buttons on the Data Browser toolbar. These buttons take you through input sheets, results sheets, or both, depending on the current selection of the Input/Results View menu button in the Data Browser toolbar. To view the next sheet in a series, click the Next Sheet button . To view the previous sheet, click the Previous Sheet button . Using the Go Back and Go Forward Buttons You can trace through previously viewed forms using the Go Back button . The Go Back button can be clicked many times to continue through a reverse sequence of the forms you have viewed. When you have gone back once, the Go Forward button is enabled, so you can return to the form that you were on
Chapter1Using the Object ManagerEvery block, stream,and other simulation objecthas a uniqueID.When you selecta folder in the Data Browser tree which contains several simulation objects, anObjectManagerformappearsintheformareaoftheDataBrowser.Forexample:ObjectManagerNameStatusH2RATE#Input CompleteEditNew..DeleteRenameHideRevealUsethe Object Managerbuttons to perform thefollowingfunctions:ButtonDescriptionNewCreateanewobject.YouwillbepromptedfortheIDfor theobject.The forms for the object willdisplay.EditDisplay the forms for the objectDeleteDelete the objectClearDeletethedataforanbjectThebjectstillexisRenameRename the objectHideTemporarily remove an object from the simulation, without deleting it.RevealPut a hidden object back into the simulationNot all functions are availableforall objects.For example, New is inactive ontheBlockObjectManager.UsetheProcessFlowsheetwindowandtheModelLibrary to create a new block.Aspen Plus User Guide1-13Version 10.1-0
Aspen Plus User Guide 1-13 Version 10.1-0 Chapter 1 Using the Object Manager Every block, stream, and other simulation object has a unique ID. When you select a folder in the Data Browser tree which contains several simulation objects, an Object Manager form appears in the form area of the Data Browser. For example: Use the Object Manager buttons to perform the following functions: Button Description New Create a new object. You will be prompted for the ID for the object. The forms for the object will display. Edit Display the forms for the object Delete Delete the object Clear Delete the data for an object. The object still exists. Rename Rename the object Hide Temporarily remove an object from the simulation, without deleting it. Reveal Put a hidden object back into the simulation Not all functions are available for all objects. For example, New is inactive on the Block Object Manager. Use the Process Flowsheet window and the Model Library to create a new block
The UserInterfaceDeleting Objects and Clearing FormsYou can delete the following from a simulation:A component, from the Components Specification Selection sheetBlocksand streams,fromtheflowsheetOther input, such as a design specification, using the Data Browser or anObject ManagerWhen you delete input, all references to the deleted object (even on other forms)are automatically deleted. If this results in an inconsistent or incompletespecification, the Expert System marks the affected forms as incomplete, and theNext function takes you to any incomplete sheets.You cannot delete:Sheets that do not represent objects, such as the Setup formsProperties Parameters (Binary or Pair) and Molecular Structure objectsHowever,you can clear these sheets of all existing input and restore their defaultvalues.To do this, click Clear from an Object Manager or from the menu thatappears when you click the right mouse button on an item in the menu tree.Using the Expert System When You MakeChangesThe Aspen Plus Expert System (the Next function):Tells you when your specifications are inconsistent or incompleteGuides you throughreconciling changesIf the field where you want to enter data is inactive, the Prompt for the field tellsyou why.To make the field active, delete any conflicting entries or options. Forexample, if you are using RadFrac to model a distillation column and specifyNonefortheReboiler,oneoftheOperatingSpecificationsfieldswillbecomeinactive since there is only one degree of freedom in the column specifications.Ifyou change the Reboiler field, the other Operating Specification field will becomeactive.If you change an option or specification that makes other entries inconsistent,Aspen Plus displays a dialog box asking if you want to temporarily override theerror.1-14Aspen Plus User GuideVersion 10.1-0
1-14 Aspen Plus User Guide Version 10.1-0 The User Interface Deleting Objects and Clearing Forms You can delete the following from a simulation: • A component, from the Components Specification Selection sheet • Blocks and streams, from the flowsheet • Other input, such as a design specification, using the Data Browser or an Object Manager When you delete input, all references to the deleted object (even on other forms) are automatically deleted. If this results in an inconsistent or incomplete specification, the Expert System marks the affected forms as incomplete, and the Next function takes you to any incomplete sheets. You cannot delete: • Sheets that do not represent objects, such as the Setup forms • Properties Parameters (Binary or Pair) and Molecular Structure objects However, you can clear these sheets of all existing input and restore their default values. To do this, click Clear from an Object Manager or from the menu that appears when you click the right mouse button on an item in the menu tree. Using the Expert System When You Make Changes The Aspen Plus Expert System (the Next function): • Tells you when your specifications are inconsistent or incomplete • Guides you through reconciling changes If the field where you want to enter data is inactive, the Prompt for the field tells you why. To make the field active, delete any conflicting entries or options. For example, if you are using RadFrac to model a distillation column and specify None for the Reboiler, one of the Operating Specifications fields will become inactive since there is only one degree of freedom in the column specifications. If you change the Reboiler field, the other Operating Specification field will become active. If you change an option or specification that makes other entries inconsistent, Aspen Plus displays a dialog box asking if you want to temporarily override the error