General replication instructions - Revision history

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	= Specific instructions =		= Specific instructions =



	#Download model and all supplementary files (see below)		#Download model and all supplementary files (see below)
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	= General Instruction =		= General Instruction =

			== How to install IFs ==

			Requirements for installing and running IFs on your computer can be found on our website [https://pardee.du.edu/access-ifs here]. Requirements and instructions on installing IFs on a Mac can be found [https://pardee.du.edu/use-international-futures-ifs-apple-macintoshhttps://pardee.du.edu/use-international-futures-ifs-apple-macintosh here].

			After downloading IFs (as a zipped folder), you will need to extract all the files from the zipped folder. Then double-click 'IFsSetupStarter". This should initiate the installation. After installation, go to 'Start' and select 'IFs' from the list of programs to run IFs.

	== How to add scenario files ==		== How to add scenario files ==
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	Create a new folder and copy over all scenario files that are necessary for the reproduction of desired results. For more information on scenario analysis in IFs please click[https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/File_Management  here].		Create a new folder and copy over all scenario files that are necessary for the reproduction of desired results. For more information on scenario analysis in IFs please click[https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/File_Management  here].

			== How to save a model run as a new scenario ==

			After selecting the 'SSP2Final' scenario and running the model to 2100 (instructions above), you will need to save this model run so that you can view later. After the model has run to 2100, click 'Run Successful - Click to Continue'. This will take you back to the homescreen of IFs. Select 'Scenario Analysis' from the header, then select 'File Management' and then select 'SAVE working file as...". Chose a name for this model run, probably something like 'SSP2".

	== How to add variable lists from a transmission file ==		== How to add variable lists from a transmission file ==
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	== How to add Project Data ==		== How to add Project Data ==

	In order to create a new Project Data option, access the ProjectData folder the following location:		In order to create a new Project Data option, access the ProjectData folder the following location:

	This PC > Local Disk > Users > Public > IFs > DATA > ProjectData.		This PC > Local Disk > Users > Public > IFs > DATA > ProjectData.

	Copy and paste the new .mdb file to this folder. Project data may then be added by selecting:		Copy and paste the new .mdb file to this folder. Project data may then be added by selecting:

	Extended Features > Manage Country Data > Historical Data File Processing > Project Data > Load Project Data.		Extended Features > Manage Country Data > Historical Data File Processing > Project Data > Load Project Data.

	Load Project Data, then select the .mdb file. IFs will then be prompted to rebuild the base, follow this process to successfully update the project data.		Load Project Data, then select the .mdb file. IFs will then be prompted to rebuild the base, follow this process to successfully update the project data.

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	C:// > Users > Public > IFs > Scenario		C:// > Users > Public > IFs > Scenario

	Create a new folder and copy over all scenario files that are necessary for the reproduction of desired results. For more information on scenario analysis in IFs please click[~~[Quick_Scenario_Analysis_with_Tree\|~~ here]].		Create a new folder and copy over all scenario files that are necessary for the reproduction of desired results. For more information on scenario analysis in IFs please click[https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/File_Management  here].

	== How to add variable lists from a transmission file ==		== How to add variable lists from a transmission file ==

KanishkaNarayan at 22:24, 23 April 2018

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	C:// > Users > Public > IFs > Scenario		C:// > Users > Public > IFs > Scenario

	Create a new folder and copy over all scenario files that are necessary for the reproduction of desired results. For more information on scenario analysis in IFs please [[Quick_Scenario_Analysis_with_Tree\|~~see~~ here]].		Create a new folder and copy over all scenario files that are necessary for the reproduction of desired results. For more information on scenario analysis in IFs please click[[Quick_Scenario_Analysis_with_Tree\| here]].

	== How to add variable lists from a transmission file ==		== How to add variable lists from a transmission file ==

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	== Visualizing results ==		== Visualizing results ==

	There are many ways to visualize Base Case and scenario results in IFs. The Flexible Displays allows a user to display a wide variety of projected variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays. This display also allows the user to compare results across countries, groups, and scenarios. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays; its purpose is to provide users with access to commonly used variables. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in Self-Managed Displays. For more information on using self managed displays, please click [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Self-Managed_Display#Display_Options_for_Self-Managed_Display here].		There are many ways to visualize Base Case and scenario results in IFs. The Flexible Displays allows a user to display a wide variety of projected variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays. This display also allows the user to compare results across countries, groups, and scenarios. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays; its purpose is to provide users with access to commonly used variables. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in Self-Managed Displays. For more information on using Flexible Displays, click [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Self-Managed_Display#Flexible_Display_Example here] and for more information on self managed displays, please click [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Self-Managed_Display#Display_Options_for_Self-Managed_Display here].

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	== Visualizing results ==		== Visualizing results ==

	There are many ways to visualize Base Case and scenario results in IFs. The Flexible Displays allows a user to ~~select displays that contain~~ a wide variety of ~~forecasted~~ variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays ~~both singly or in combination with others~~, and ~~even do analysis using comparison and relationship options in the menus~~. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays~~, as~~ its purpose is to provide users with an access to commonly-used variables ~~for forecasting~~. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in Self-Managed Displays. For more information on using self managed displays, please click [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Self-Managed_Display#Display_Options_for_Self-Managed_Display here].		There are many ways to visualize Base Case and scenario results in IFs. The Flexible Displays allows a user to display a wide variety of projected variables (sometimes in combination with historical data series), create graphs and view tables of these displays. This display also allows the user to compare results across countries, groups, and scenarios. Not all of the variables available in IFs can be found in Flexible Displays; its purpose is to provide users with access to commonly used variables. If you wish to access the full range of variables and parameters, you can do so in Self-Managed Displays. For more information on using self managed displays, please click [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Self-Managed_Display#Display_Options_for_Self-Managed_Display here].

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	== How to run individual scenarios ==		== How to run individual scenarios ==

	~~Once scenario files have been added to~~ IFs ~~a scenario may then run. Access~~ the Scenario Analysis tab and select Quick Scenario Analysis with Tree. The imported scenario files should appear upon this list. Select the proper scenario~~, scenario parameters,~~ and ~~dimensions. Should country groupings be desired hit the Using Countries tab~~. The ~~scenarios effect can~~ then ~~be adjusted to high, low, or a custom level~~. ~~Once all has been properly selected select the~~ Run Scenario ~~option~~. ~~The scenario~~ will ~~then load and a screen~~ to select the ~~run year may be selected, generally choose to run scenarios to 2100~~. ~~When all is selected,~~ Start Run. For more information on running scenarios in IFs, please click [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Use_IFs_Download_Scenario_Analysis#Sinlge_Run here].		From the IFs homescreen, select the 'Scenario Analysis' tab and then select 'Quick Scenario Analysis with Tree' from the dropdown. The imported scenario files should appear upon this list. Select the proper scenario and select 'Load'. The scenario will then load onto the 'tree' on the left-side of the screen. Select 'Run Scenario' from the header. You will be prompted to select the time horizon. Then select 'Start Run'. For more information on running scenarios in IFs, please click [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Use_IFs_Download_Scenario_Analysis#Sinlge_Run here].

	== How to batch run scenarios ==		== How to batch run scenarios ==

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	== How to rebuild the Base Case ==		== How to rebuild the Base Case ==

	~~Within~~ the Extended Features tab~~, choose~~ Rebuild Model Base ~~and then select the~~ Rebuild Base ~~sub-option.~~ Select all boxes that apply to the changes that have been made within the IFs system. Leave the year at 2100 and click Rebuild Base. Follow further prompts to begin the rebuild of the model base. ~~From this point, the model must then~~ be run~~. Select~~ the ~~Scenario Analysis tab, from here select~~ the Run ~~option and~~ the ~~Single Run sub-option. Set the year~~ to ~~2100 and allow~~ the ~~model to run~~. For more information on rebuilding the Base Case, please click [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Extended_Features#Rebuild_the_Base here].		From the IFs homescreen, follow this path:

			Extended Features tab > Rebuild Model Base > Rebuild Base

			Select all boxes that apply to the changes that have been made within the IFs system. Leave the year at 2100 and click Rebuild Base. Follow further prompts to begin the rebuild of the model base. You should be prompted to run the model after the rebuild is complete. Run the model to the desired time horizon. For more information on rebuilding the Base Case, please click [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Extended_Features#Rebuild_the_Base here].

	== How to run individual scenarios ==		== How to run individual scenarios ==

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	== How to add Project Data ==		== How to add Project Data ==

	In order to create a new Project Data option, access the ProjectData folder the following location: This PC > Local Disk > Users > Public > IFs > DATA > ProjectData. Copy and paste the new .mdb file to this folder. Project data may then be added ~~through accessing~~ Manage Country Data, Historical Data File Processing~~, and then~~ Project Data ~~all through the Extended Features Tab~~. Load Project Data, then select the .mdb file. IFs will then be prompted to rebuild the base, follow this process to successfully update the project data.		In order to create a new Project Data option, access the ProjectData folder the following location:

			This PC > Local Disk > Users > Public > IFs > DATA > ProjectData.

			Copy and paste the new .mdb file to this folder. Project data may then be added by selecting:

			Extended Features > Manage Country Data > Historical Data File Processing > Project Data > Load Project Data.

			Load Project Data, then select the .mdb file. IFs will then be prompted to rebuild the base, follow this process to successfully update the project data.

	== How to rebuild the Base Case ==		== How to rebuild the Base Case ==

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	== How to add or update data ==		== How to add or update data ==

	To add new data ~~tables into~~ IFs~~, select~~ Manage Country Data ~~through the Extended Features tab. Then access~~ Import Data (Single Series) ~~through the Historical Data File Processing tab.~~ This will prompt a new form to pop-up. Open the Excel File which contains the data through the Open Excel File tab and select the proper sheet, the proper excel sheet data format option, country-name starting location, and year starting location. If this series is updating a previously existent series in IFs, then select this series under Existing Variables and choose the proper Country Translation table. Once all is finished, select Import. For more detailed information on importing data in IFs, please see [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Importing_data_(general_instructions) here].		To add a new data table to the IFs database use the following path from the IFs homescreen:

			Extended Features > Manage Country Data > Historical Data File Processing > Import Data (Single Series)

			This will prompt a new form to pop-up. Open the Excel File which contains the data through the Open Excel File tab and select the proper sheet, the proper excel sheet data format option, country-name starting location, and year starting location. If this series is updating a previously existent series in IFs, then select this series under Existing Variables and choose the proper Country Translation table. Once all is finished, select Import. For more detailed information on importing data in IFs, please see [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Importing_data_(general_instructions) here].

	== How to add Project Data ==		== How to add Project Data ==

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	== How to add country groupings from a transmission File ==		== How to add country groupings from a transmission File ==

	To add a new country group, access the Manage Groups/Countries/Regions through Extended Features. Choose to Change Groupings/Regionalization and select the option to Exchange Groups. Then select the Import Groups option, then select the transmission file that will have been included in necessary materials for replication. From this screen the right groupings may be selected and then imported. For more information on adding country groups in IFs, please see [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Extended_Features#Change_Grouping.2FRegionalization here].		To add a new country group, access the Manage Groups/Countries/Regions through the 'Extended Features' at the top of the IFs homescreen. Choose the 'Change Groupings/Regionalization' and select the option to 'Exchange Groups'. Then select the 'Import Groups' option, then select the transmission file that will have been included in necessary materials for replication. From this screen the right groupings may be selected and then imported. For more information on adding country groups in IFs, please see [https://pardee.du.edu/wiki/Extended_Features#Change_Grouping.2FRegionalization here].

	== How to add or update data ==		== How to add or update data ==