Running the Model - Revision history

Taylor.Hanna at 21:55, 13 February 2026

2026-02-13T21:55:24Z

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	To run the current selected or created scenario in the ''Scenario Tree'' from the ''Main Menu,'' choose '''Scenario Analysis''' and click '''Run'''.		To run the current selected or created scenario in the ''Scenario Tree'' from the ''Main Menu,'' choose '''Scenario Analysis''' and click '''Run'''.
	[[File:Example of the Run option.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option screen.]]		[[File:Example of the Run option.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option screen.]]
	Enter a year ~~between 2020 and 2150 to~~ run the ~~model to~~, then click '''Start Run''' to run the model or '''Cancel''' to return to the previous page. Click '''Help''' to open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page\|Pardee Wiki]]. When the model begins to run, the cursor will change to the loading circle, four graphs will appear, and a message at the bottom of the screen will state "Running the Model, Please wait for the initialization to finish...." or "Running the Model...."		Enter the desired end year for the scenario run into the text box, then click '''Start Run''' to run the model or '''Cancel''' to return to the previous page. Click '''Help''' to open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page\|Pardee Wiki]]. When the model begins to run, the cursor will change to the loading circle, four graphs will appear, and a message at the bottom of the screen will state "Running the Model, Please wait for the initialization to finish...." or "Running the Model...."
	[[File:Example of Running the Model.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option while running a model.]]		[[File:Example of Running the Model.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option while running a model.]]
	While the model is running, click the '''Interrupt''' button to stop the run. Once the model has finished running, the '''Interrupt''' and '''Start Run''' buttons will be replaced by a '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' button, and the message at the bottom of the screen will state "The Model was completed successfully". Click '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' to return to the Mani Menu.		While the model is running, click the '''Interrupt''' button to stop the run. Once the model has finished running, the '''Interrupt''' and '''Start Run''' buttons will be replaced by a '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' button, and the message at the bottom of the screen will state "The Model was completed successfully". Click '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' to return to the Mani Menu.
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	= Batch Run =		= Batch Run =
	To run multiple saved scenarios in one process, use the ''Batch Run'' option. From the Main Menu, choose ''Scenario Analysis'' and click '''''Batch Run'''''. A screen with a list of scenario folders saved in ~~the "~~Scenario~~" folder of IFs~~ on the current device will appear. Click on the folder that houses the scenarios desired to run. Then click '''Select''' to run the scenarios. Click '''Continue''' to cancel the run and return to the ''Main Menu''.		To run multiple saved scenarios in one process, use the ''Batch Run'' option. From the Main Menu, choose ''Scenario Analysis'' and click '''''Batch Run'''''. A screen with a list of scenario folders saved in \IFs\Scenario\ on the current device will appear. Click on the folder that houses the scenarios desired to run. Enter the desired end year for the scenario run into the text box labeled '''Run Year'''. Then click '''Select''' to run the scenarios. Click '''Continue''' to cancel the run and return to the ''Main Menu''.
	[[File:Example of Batch Run page.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Batch Run option.]]The screen will begin to appear as it is loading. After a few to several minutes, a new screen with a count of which scenario has run and what year of run within that scenario will be shown. Depending on the size and number of scenarios, this could take 30 minutes or longer. When a message appears saying the runs were successful once complete, click '''Continue'''. The scenarios run using ''Batch Run'' will be automatically saved as run files and available to pull results from.		[[File:Example of Batch Run page.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Batch Run option.]]The screen will begin to appear as it is loading. After a few to several minutes, a new screen with a count of which scenario has run and what year of run within that scenario will be shown. Depending on the size and number of scenarios, this could take 30 minutes or longer. When a message appears saying the runs were successful once complete, click '''Continue'''. The scenarios run using ''Batch Run'' will be automatically saved as run files and available to pull results from.

Abdelrahman.Ibrahim at 17:53, 24 September 2025

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	= Single Scenario Run =		= Single Scenario Run =
	To run the current selected or created scenario in the ''Scenario Tree'' from the ''Main Menu'' choose '''Scenario Analysis''' and click '''Run'''.		To run the current selected or created scenario in the ''Scenario Tree'' from the ''Main Menu,'' choose '''Scenario Analysis''' and click '''Run'''.
	[[File:Example of the Run option.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option screen.]]		[[File:Example of the Run option.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option screen.]]
	Enter a year between 2020 and 2150 to run the model to, then click '''Start Run''' to run the model or '''Cancel''' to return to the previous page. Click '''Help''' to open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page\|Pardee Wiki]]. When the model begins to run the cursor will change to the loading circle, four graphs will appear, and message at the bottom of the screen will state "Running the Model, Please wait for the initialization to finish...." or "Running the Model...."		Enter a year between 2020 and 2150 to run the model to, then click '''Start Run''' to run the model or '''Cancel''' to return to the previous page. Click '''Help''' to open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page\|Pardee Wiki]]. When the model begins to run, the cursor will change to the loading circle, four graphs will appear, and a message at the bottom of the screen will state "Running the Model, Please wait for the initialization to finish...." or "Running the Model...."
	[[File:Example of Running the Model.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option while running a model.]]		[[File:Example of Running the Model.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option while running a model.]]
	While the model is running, click the '''Interrupt''' button to stop the run. Once the model has finished running the '''Interrupt''' and '''Start Run''' buttons will be replaced by a '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' button, and the message at the bottom of the screen will state "The Model was completed successfully". Click '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' to return to the Mani Menu.		While the model is running, click the '''Interrupt''' button to stop the run. Once the model has finished running, the '''Interrupt''' and '''Start Run''' buttons will be replaced by a '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' button, and the message at the bottom of the screen will state "The Model was completed successfully". Click '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' to return to the Mani Menu.
	[[File:Example of Successful Scenario Run.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run page when ~~the~~ a scenario is successfully run.]]		[[File:Example of Successful Scenario Run.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run page when a scenario is successfully run.]]
	The run file is still not yet saved, though the results can be viewed using the "Working file" scenario until starting a new session of IFs. Follow the directions in '''[[File Management]]''' to save the run file.		The run file is still not yet saved, though the results can be viewed using the "Working file" scenario until starting a new session of IFs. Follow the directions in '''[[File Management]]''' to save the run file.

	= Batch Run =		= Batch Run =
	To run multiple saved scenarios in one process use the ''Batch Run'' option. From the Main Menu choose ''Scenario Analysis'' and click '''''Batch Run'''''. A screen with a list of scenario folders saved in the "Scenario" folder of IFs on the current device will appear. Click on the folder that houses the scenarios desired to run. Then click '''Select''' to run the scenarios. Click '''Continue''' to cancel the run and return the ''Main Menu''.		To run multiple saved scenarios in one process, use the ''Batch Run'' option. From the Main Menu, choose ''Scenario Analysis'' and click '''''Batch Run'''''. A screen with a list of scenario folders saved in the "Scenario" folder of IFs on the current device will appear. Click on the folder that houses the scenarios desired to run. Then click '''Select''' to run the scenarios. Click '''Continue''' to cancel the run and return to the ''Main Menu''.
	[[File:Example of Batch Run page.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Batch Run option.]]The screen will begin to appear as it is loading. After a few to several minutes a new screen with a count ~~on what~~ scenario has run and what year of run within that scenario will be shown. Depending on the size and number of scenarios this could take 30 ~~minute~~ or longer. A message ~~will appear~~ saying the runs were successful once complete, click '''Continue'''. The scenarios ~~ran~~ using ''Batch Run'' will be automatically saved as run files and available to pull results from.		[[File:Example of Batch Run page.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Batch Run option.]]The screen will begin to appear as it is loading. After a few to several minutes, a new screen with a count of which scenario has run and what year of run within that scenario will be shown. Depending on the size and number of scenarios, this could take 30 minutes or longer. When a message appears saying the runs were successful once complete, click '''Continue'''. The scenarios run using ''Batch Run'' will be automatically saved as run files and available to pull results from.

Ethan.Sullivan at 11:32, 6 August 2025

2025-08-06T11:32:43Z

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	= Batch Run =		= Batch Run =
	To run multiple saved scenarios in one process use the ''Batch Run'' option. From the Main Menu choose ''Scenario Analysis'' and click '''''Batch Run'''''. A screen with a list of scenario folders saved in the "Scenario" folder of IFs on the current device will appear. Click on the folder that houses the scenarios desired to run. Then click '''Select''' to run the scenarios. Click '''Continue''' to cancel the run and return the ''Main Menu''.		To run multiple saved scenarios in one process use the ''Batch Run'' option. From the Main Menu choose ''Scenario Analysis'' and click '''''Batch Run'''''. A screen with a list of scenario folders saved in the "Scenario" folder of IFs on the current device will appear. Click on the folder that houses the scenarios desired to run. Then click '''Select''' to run the scenarios. Click '''Continue''' to cancel the run and return the ''Main Menu''.
	[[File:Example of Batch Run page.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Batch Run option.]]The screen will begin to appear as it is loading. After a few to several minutes a new screen with a count on what scenario has run and what year of run within that scenario will be shown. A message will appear saying the runs were successful once complete, click '''Continue'''. The scenarios ran using ''Batch Run'' will be automatically saved as run files and available to pull results from.		[[File:Example of Batch Run page.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Batch Run option.]]The screen will begin to appear as it is loading. After a few to several minutes a new screen with a count on what scenario has run and what year of run within that scenario will be shown. Depending on the size and number of scenarios this could take 30 minute or longer. A message will appear saying the runs were successful once complete, click '''Continue'''. The scenarios ran using ''Batch Run'' will be automatically saved as run files and available to pull results from.

Ethan.Sullivan at 11:31, 6 August 2025

2025-08-06T11:31:00Z

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	= Batch Run =		= Batch Run =
	To run multiple saved scenarios in one process use the ''Batch Run'' option. From the Main Menu choose ''Scenario Analysis'' and click '''''Batch Run'''''. A screen with a list of scenario folders saved in the "Scenario" folder of IFs on the current device will appear. Click on the folder that houses the scenarios desired to run. Then click '''Select''' to run the scenarios. Click '''Continue''' to cancel the run and return the ''Main Menu''.		To run multiple saved scenarios in one process use the ''Batch Run'' option. From the Main Menu choose ''Scenario Analysis'' and click '''''Batch Run'''''. A screen with a list of scenario folders saved in the "Scenario" folder of IFs on the current device will appear. Click on the folder that houses the scenarios desired to run. Then click '''Select''' to run the scenarios. Click '''Continue''' to cancel the run and return the ''Main Menu''.
	[[File:Example of Batch Run page.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Batch Run option.]]~~When~~ the ~~batch~~ run ~~is complete~~		[[File:Example of Batch Run page.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Batch Run option.]]The screen will begin to appear as it is loading. After a few to several minutes a new screen with a count on what scenario has run and what year of run within that scenario will be shown. A message will appear saying the runs were successful once complete, click '''Continue'''. The scenarios ran using ''Batch Run'' will be automatically saved as run files and available to pull results from.

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2025-08-05T16:24:28Z

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	= Batch Run =		= Batch Run =
	To run multiple saved scenarios in one process use the ''Batch Run'' option. From the Main Menu choose ''Scenario Analysis'' and click '''''Batch Run'''''. A screen with a list of scenario folders saved in the "Scenario" folder of IFs on the current device will appear. Click on the folder that houses the scenarios desired to run. Then click '''Select''' to run the scenarios. Click '''Continue''' to cancel the run and return the ''Main Menu''.		To run multiple saved scenarios in one process use the ''Batch Run'' option. From the Main Menu choose ''Scenario Analysis'' and click '''''Batch Run'''''. A screen with a list of scenario folders saved in the "Scenario" folder of IFs on the current device will appear. Click on the folder that houses the scenarios desired to run. Then click '''Select''' to run the scenarios. Click '''Continue''' to cancel the run and return the ''Main Menu''.
	[[File:Example of Batch Run page.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Batch Run option.]]		[[File:Example of Batch Run page.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Batch Run option.]]When the batch run is complete

Ethan.Sullivan at 14:45, 5 August 2025

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			= Single Scenario Run =
	To run the current selected or created scenario in the ''Scenario Tree'' from the ''Main Menu'' choose '''Scenario Analysis''' and click '''Run'''.		To run the current selected or created scenario in the ''Scenario Tree'' from the ''Main Menu'' choose '''Scenario Analysis''' and click '''Run'''.
	[[File:Example of the Run option.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option screen.]]		[[File:Example of the Run option.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option screen.]]
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	[[File:Example of Successful Scenario Run.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run page when the a scenario is successfully run.]]		[[File:Example of Successful Scenario Run.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run page when the a scenario is successfully run.]]
	The run file is still not yet saved, though the results can be viewed using the "Working file" scenario until starting a new session of IFs. Follow the directions in '''[[File Management]]''' to save the run file.		The run file is still not yet saved, though the results can be viewed using the "Working file" scenario until starting a new session of IFs. Follow the directions in '''[[File Management]]''' to save the run file.

			= Batch Run =
			To run multiple saved scenarios in one process use the ''Batch Run'' option. From the Main Menu choose ''Scenario Analysis'' and click '''''Batch Run'''''. A screen with a list of scenario folders saved in the "Scenario" folder of IFs on the current device will appear. Click on the folder that houses the scenarios desired to run. Then click '''Select''' to run the scenarios. Click '''Continue''' to cancel the run and return the ''Main Menu''.
			[[File:Example of Batch Run page.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Batch Run option.]]

Ethan.Sullivan at 14:03, 5 August 2025

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	To run the current selected or created scenario in the ''Scenario Tree'' from the ''Main Menu'' choose '''Scenario Analysis''' and click '''Run'''.		To run the current selected or created scenario in the ''Scenario Tree'' from the ''Main Menu'' choose '''Scenario Analysis''' and click '''Run'''.
	[[File:Example of the Run option.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option screen.]]		[[File:Example of the Run option.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option screen.]]
	Enter a year between 2020 and 2150 to run the model to, then click '''Start Run''' to run the model or '''Cancel''' to return to the previous page. Click '''Help''' to open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page\|Pardee Wiki]]. When the model begins to run the cursor will change to the loading circle, four graphs will appear, and message at the bottom of the screen will state "" or "Running the Model..."		Enter a year between 2020 and 2150 to run the model to, then click '''Start Run''' to run the model or '''Cancel''' to return to the previous page. Click '''Help''' to open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page\|Pardee Wiki]]. When the model begins to run the cursor will change to the loading circle, four graphs will appear, and message at the bottom of the screen will state "Running the Model, Please wait for the initialization to finish...." or "Running the Model...."
	[[File:Example of Running the Model.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option while running a model.]]		[[File:Example of Running the Model.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run option while running a model.]]
	While the model is running, click the '''Interrupt''' button to stop the run. Once the model has finished running the '''Interrupt''' and '''Start Run''' buttons will be replaced by a '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' button, and the message at the bottom of the screen will state "The Model was completed successfully". Click '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' to return to the Mani Menu.		While the model is running, click the '''Interrupt''' button to stop the run. Once the model has finished running the '''Interrupt''' and '''Start Run''' buttons will be replaced by a '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' button, and the message at the bottom of the screen will state "The Model was completed successfully". Click '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' to return to the Mani Menu.
	[[File:Example of Successful Scenario Run.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run page when the a scenario is successfully run.]]		[[File:Example of Successful Scenario Run.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Run page when the a scenario is successfully run.]]
	The run file is still not yet saved, though the results can be viewed using the "Working file" scenario until starting a new session of IFs. Follow the directions in '''[[File Management]]''' to save the run file.		The run file is still not yet saved, though the results can be viewed using the "Working file" scenario until starting a new session of IFs. Follow the directions in '''[[File Management]]''' to save the run file.

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-=== <span style="font-size:medium;">Overview</span> ===
+To run the current selected or created scenario in the ''Scenario Tree'' from the ''Main Menu'' choose '''Scenario Analysis''' and click '''Run'''.
+[[File:Example of the Run option.png|center|thumb|950x950px|An example of the Run option screen.]]
-This section of the Help Menu will further explain the options located under the Run sub-option located under the Scenario Analysis option on the Main Menu of IFs.
+Enter a year between 2020 and 2150 to run the model to, then click '''Start Run''' to run the model or '''Cancel''' to return to the previous page. Click '''Help''' to open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page|Pardee Wiki]]. When the model begins to run the cursor will change to the loading circle, four graphs will appear, and message at the bottom of the screen will state "" or "Running the Model..."
+[[File:Example of Running the Model.png|center|thumb|950x950px|An example of the Run option while running a model.]]
-Users can change parameters in the&nbsp;[[Quick_Scenario_Analysis_with_Tree#Overview|Quick Scenario Analysis with Tree]]&nbsp;or load&nbsp;[[File_Management|Scenario-Load-Files]]&nbsp;into IFs. These changes can then be turned into a Run-Result-Files. There are two different methods for creating these&nbsp;[[How_Do_I...?_Lessons_0-4#Lesson_0:_IFs_Vocabulary|Run-Result-Files]]. It is possible to create one file using the&nbsp;Single Run&nbsp;function. It is also possible to create large numbers of Run-Result-Files in order to compare how they differently affect changes around one parameter or variable of specific interest to users. The second option is the&nbsp;Sensitivity Run&nbsp;function.
+While the model is running, click the '''Interrupt''' button to stop the run. Once the model has finished running the '''Interrupt''' and '''Start Run''' buttons will be replaced by a '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' button, and the message at the bottom of the screen will state "The Model was completed successfully". Click '''Run Successful - Click to Continue''' to return to the Mani Menu.
+[[File:Example of Successful Scenario Run.png|center|thumb|950x950px|An example of the Run page when the a scenario is successfully run.]]
-To learn more about this topic, please see below:
+The run file is still not yet saved, though the results can be viewed using the "Working file" scenario until starting a new session of IFs. Follow the directions in '''[[File Management]]''' to save the run file.

EmoryFerguson at 17:55, 27 July 2017

2017-07-27T17:55:35Z

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	Analysis with alternative parameters helps map the degree to which variations in parameters affect outcomes (forecasts of variables). Often you want a fairly systematic view of how parameter changes will affect outcomes. Such a mapping can identify points of policy leverage that will most productively produce desired futures or elements of risk that most jeopardize those same futures.		Analysis with alternative parameters helps map the degree to which variations in parameters affect outcomes (forecasts of variables). Often you want a fairly systematic view of how parameter changes will affect outcomes. Such a mapping can identify points of policy leverage that will most productively produce desired futures or elements of risk that most jeopardize those same futures.

	[[File:Run1.gif\|~~center~~\|Sensitivity menu]]		[[File:Run1.gif\|frame\|right\|Sensitivity menu]]

	On the Main Menu of this feature, select Build Sensitivity Runs. From this menu you can access and accomplish the following:		On the Main Menu of this feature, select Build Sensitivity Runs. From this menu you can access and accomplish the following:

CamrynDreyer at 15:28, 25 July 2017

2017-07-25T15:28:29Z

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	This is not the most common way for users to create Run-Result-Files. Typically, these files are created through the Quick Scenario Tree.		This is not the most common way for users to create Run-Result-Files. Typically, these files are created through the Quick Scenario Tree.

	This feature of IFs is also used after [~~http://www.du.edu/ifs/help/use/extended/rebuild/rebuilding.html~~ Rebuilding the Base].		This feature of IFs is also used after [[Extended_Features#Rebuilding_the_Base_Case\|Rebuilding the Base]].

	After you have selected this option you will be prompted by a screen where you can specify for how many years IFs should run. Choose the year you would like the run to stop and then click Start Run.		After you have selected this option you will be prompted by a screen where you can specify for how many years IFs should run. Choose the year you would like the run to stop and then click Start Run.

	= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Sensitivity Run</span> =		= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Sensitivity Run</span> =