Difference between revisions of "PrF UG slots value type instance"
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A slot of type <b>Instance</b> has instances as values. | A slot of type <b>Instance</b> has instances as values. | ||
− | More specifically, | + | More specifically, when <b>Instance</b> is selected as the value type, |
− | when <b>Instance</b> is selected as the value type, | ||
you specify one or more <i>allowed classes</i>. | you specify one or more <i>allowed classes</i>. | ||
An instance of the class with this slot | An instance of the class with this slot | ||
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<li><p> | <li><p> | ||
− | Select <b>Instance</b> from the | + | Select <b>Instance</b> |
− | + | from the [[PrF_UG_slots_value_type_menu|Value Type menu]]. | |
The <b>Allowed Classes</b> pane will be displayed. | The <b>Allowed Classes</b> pane will be displayed. | ||
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</p> | </p> | ||
+ | <div>[[Image:PrF_UG_slots_value_type_instance.png|slots_value_type_instance]]</div> | ||
<li><p> | <li><p> | ||
To add one or more allowed classes, | To add one or more allowed classes, | ||
− | click the <b>Add Class</b> | + | click the <b>Add Class</b> |
− | [[Image:PrF_UG_classes_class.add.gif|classes_class.add]]. | + | [[Image:PrF_UG_classes_class.add.gif|classes_class.add]] button. |
</p> | </p> | ||
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Select the classes you want as allowed classes | Select the classes you want as allowed classes | ||
in the <b>Select Classes</b> dialog box. | in the <b>Select Classes</b> dialog box. | ||
− | To select multiple classes, | + | To select multiple classes, use the <b>Ctrl</b> (<b>Cmd</b>) key; |
− | + | to select a range, use the <b>Shift</b> key. | |
− | to select a range, | ||
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</p> | </p> | ||
+ | <div>[[Image:PrF_UG_classes_classes_select.png|classes_classes_select]]</div> | ||
<li><p> | <li><p> | ||
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<li><p> | <li><p> | ||
Select the classes to remove. | Select the classes to remove. | ||
− | To highlight multiple classes, | + | To highlight multiple classes, use the <b>Ctrl</b> (<b>Cmd</b>) key. |
− | + | To highlight a range of classes, use the <b>Shift</b> key. | |
− | To highlight a range of classes, | ||
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</p> | </p> | ||
<li><p> | <li><p> | ||
Click the <b>Remove Class</b> | Click the <b>Remove Class</b> | ||
− | [[Image:PrF_UG_classes_class.remove.gif|classes_class.remove]] | + | [[Image:PrF_UG_classes_class.remove.gif|classes_class.remove]] button |
− | + | at the top of the <b>Allowed Classes</b> pane. | |
</p> | </p> | ||
</ol> | </ol> | ||
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takes instances of the class <b>Employee</b> as values. | takes instances of the class <b>Employee</b> as values. | ||
− | <div>[[Image:PrF_UG_slots_value_type_instance.png|slots_value_type_instance]]</div> | + | <div>[[Image:PrF_UG_slots_value_type_instance.png| |
+ | slots_value_type_instance]]</div> | ||
The instance <b>Chief_Honcho</b> is responsible for two instances | The instance <b>Chief_Honcho</b> is responsible for two instances | ||
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<b>Sports Nut</b> and <b>Ms Gardiner</b>. | <b>Sports Nut</b> and <b>Ms Gardiner</b>. | ||
− | <div>[[Image:PrF_UG_slots_value_type_instance_example.png|slots_value_type_instance_example]]</div> | + | <div>[[Image:PrF_UG_slots_value_type_instance_example.png| |
+ | slots_value_type_instance_example]]</div> | ||
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</div> | </div> |
Revision as of 11:08, October 17, 2008
The Instance Value Type
A slot of type Instance has instances as values. More specifically, when Instance is selected as the value type, you specify one or more allowed classes. An instance of the class with this slot then takes instances of the allowed classes or of their subclasses as the value(s) of the slot.
Setting the Value Type to Instance
To set the value type of a slot to Instance:
Create the slot, or view the Slot Editor for an existing slot.
Select Instance from the Value Type menu. The Allowed Classes pane will be displayed.
To add one or more allowed classes, click the Add Class button.
Select the classes you want as allowed classes in the Select Classes dialog box. To select multiple classes, use the Ctrl (Cmd) key; to select a range, use the Shift key.
Click OK.
Removing an Allowed Class
To remove a class from the list of allowed classes for a slot of type Integer:
Select the classes to remove. To highlight multiple classes, use the Ctrl (Cmd) key. To highlight a range of classes, use the Shift key.
Click the Remove Class button at the top of the Allowed Classes pane.
Example
In the Newspaper example, the slot responsible_for in the class Editor takes instances of the class Employee as values.
The instance Chief_Honcho is responsible for two instances which are descended from Employee: Sports Nut and Ms Gardiner.