Using Alias Manager

Use Alias Manager to create aliases for models, used when linking external models to Freestyle Reports.

To create aliases using Alias Manager:

1. From the Reports grouping label, select Freestyle Reports, and then select Alias Manager.
2. Specify the location:

   • Use Model from Server (Model)

     For server models.

   • Use local file (Filename)

     For local files.

3. Review aliases information:

   Alias Manager lists:

   • Alias: The alias name.

   • File Name/Model

     A multimode column listing alias sources:

     • File Name

       For local files, this lists the filepath and referenced file.

     • Model

       For server implementations, this lists the referenced model.

   • Password / Archive

     A multimode column:

     • Password

       For password-protected files, enter the password.

     • Archive

       For aliases referencing archived models, this lists the archive.

   • Count

     The number of times the alias is currently cited in all Freestyle Reports.

   • Calc

     The current status of the referenced model or file:

     Calc

     Values need recalculating.

     Ready

     Values are calculated.

   • Status

     The current description of the model or file:

     • Open

       Someone is accessing the model.

     • Changed

       The model needs recalculating.

     • Current

       The model is calculated and closed.

   • Label

     If a model has a labeled scenario rollup, then list of labels are displayed.

4. Optional: To create aliases, click New.
5. Click OK.