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	On this page use the display option fields and other options in the menu bar to select particular scenarios and variables or parameters to display, or create new variable lists and new G-lists using the '''Variable Selection Options'''.		On this page use the display option fields and other options in the menu bar to select particular scenarios and variables or parameters to display, or create new variable lists and new G-lists using the '''Variable Selection Options'''.

	In the center of the page there is a search bar and a dropdown. First, choose whether ~~you would like~~ to view variables by Country/Region, by Group, by Decomposed Groups, or by Geography-Lists by selecting the respective option. Second, use the ''lower'' selection box, Files Available for Display, to select one or more scenarios from the [[Use IFs (Download) Scenario Analysis\|scenario]] list. Then choose the variable or parameter to display: use the search bar to select particular variables or parameters to display and click the desired choice or scroll and click on a desired choice from the dropdown. Once a parameter or variable is clicked, a dropdown with countries or groups will appear; choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all countries or groups. If the chosen variable has dimensions (ex. Male, Female, and Total) a dropdown with these will appear choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all dimensions.		In the center of the page there is a search bar and a dropdown. First, choose whether to view variables by Country/Region, by Group, by Decomposed Groups, or by Geography-Lists by selecting the respective option. Second, use the ''lower'' selection box, Files Available for Display, to select one or more scenarios from the [[Use IFs (Download) Scenario Analysis\|scenario]] list. Then choose the variable or parameter to display: use the search bar to select particular variables or parameters to display and click the desired choice or scroll and click on a desired choice from the dropdown. Once a parameter or variable is clicked, a dropdown with countries or groups will appear; choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all countries or groups. If the chosen variable has dimensions (ex. Male, Female, and Total) a dropdown with these will appear choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all dimensions.

	After choosing the desired countries or groups, and dimensions the original ''Full Variable/Parameter Selection'' page will open again but with a selection box showing the current choices at the bottom of the screen. Select another variable or parameter from the search bar or dropdown to add more to the selection box. Below this box are four display option buttons; click on a particular button depending on the intended use of ''Self Managed Display.''		After choosing the desired countries or groups, and dimensions the original ''Full Variable/Parameter Selection'' page will open again but with a selection box showing the current choices at the bottom of the screen. Select another variable or parameter from the search bar or dropdown to add more to the selection box. Below this box are four display option buttons; click on a particular button depending on the intended use of ''Self Managed Display.''

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	** '''Create variable list from selection status box''': Create a unique variable list. See the section below for more information.		** '''Create variable list from selection status box''': Create a unique variable list. See the section below for more information.
	** '''Create G-list from selection status box''': Create a new G-list based upon the chosen group(s) and country(s) in the selection box. Enter a name when prompted, and the Edit G-List page will open.		** '''Create G-list from selection status box''': Create a new G-list based upon the chosen group(s) and country(s) in the selection box. Enter a name when prompted, and the Edit G-List page will open.
	** '''Edit G-list''': Edit, import, and export different G-lists. Same process as the '''Edit Group or Country/Region Members''' page.		** '''Edit G-list''': Edit, import, and export different G-lists. Same process as the [[Extended Features#Change Grouping/Regionalization\|'''Edit Group or Country/Region Members''']] page.
	** '''Use estimation to complete data''': Extrapolate the historical data to fill in any holes that may exist. Will have checkmark next to it if already being used.		** '''Use estimation to complete data''': Extrapolate the historical data to fill in any holes that may exist. Will have checkmark next to it if already being used.
	** '''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation)''': Fill any holes that may exist with estimations but does not extrapolate between holes.		** '''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation)''': Fill any holes that may exist with estimations but does not extrapolate between holes.

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	On this page use the display option fields and other options in the menu bar to select particular scenarios and variables or parameters to display, or create new variable lists and new G-lists using the '''Variable Selection Options'''.		On this page use the display option fields and other options in the menu bar to select particular scenarios and variables or parameters to display, or create new variable lists and new G-lists using the '''Variable Selection Options'''.

	In the center of the page there is a search bar and a dropdown. Use the search bar to search for particular variables, variable lists, or parameters to display then click the desired choice or scroll and click on a desired choice from the dropdown. Choose ~~the~~ a scenario form the scenario dropdown prior to clicking on the variable or parameter. Once a parameter or variable is clicked, a dropdown with countries or groups will appear; choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all countries or groups. If the chosen variable has dimensions (ex. Male, Female, and Total) a dropdown with these will appear choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all dimensions.		In the center of the page there is a search bar and a dropdown. Use the search bar to search for particular variables, variable lists, or parameters to display then click the desired choice or scroll and click on a desired choice from the dropdown. Choose a scenario form the [[Use IFs (Download) Scenario Analysis\|scenario]] dropdown prior to clicking on the variable or parameter. Once a parameter or variable is clicked, a dropdown with countries or groups will appear; choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all countries or groups. If the chosen variable has dimensions (ex. Male, Female, and Total) a dropdown with these will appear choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all dimensions.

	After choosing the desired countries or groups, and dimensions the original ''Full Variable/Parameter Selection'' page will open again but with a selection box showing the current choices at the bottom of the screen. Select another variable or Parameter from the search bar or dropdown to add more to the selection box. Below this box are four display option buttons; click on a particular button depending on the intended use of ''Self Managed Display.''		After choosing the desired countries or groups, and dimensions the original ''Full Variable/Parameter Selection'' page will open again but with a selection box showing the current choices at the bottom of the screen. Select another variable or Parameter from the search bar or dropdown to add more to the selection box. Below this box are four display option buttons; click on a particular button depending on the intended use of ''Self Managed Display.''
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	* '''Files Available for Display (the active file is in the Text Box)''': Select the desired scenario.		* '''Files Available for Display (the active file is in the Text Box)''': Select the desired scenario.
	* '''To Show a Subset of Names''': Choose a particular display category from the dropdown, to only show variables and parameters within that category.		* '''To Show a Subset of Names''': Choose a particular display category from the dropdown, to only show variables and parameters within that category.
	The ''Full Variable/Parameter Selection'' page has a few other options and features:		The ''Full Variable/Parameter Selection'' page has a few other options and features from the menu bar:

	* [[Repeated Features#General%20Display%20Options\|'''Continue''']]''':''' Go back to the previous menu or to the Main Menu of IFs.		* [[Repeated Features#General%20Display%20Options\|'''Continue''']]''':''' Go back to the previous menu or to the Main Menu of IFs.
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	'''Formula Name, Dimensions Name, and Units Name:''' These three naming options are available but only the Formula Name is required. The Dimensions Name could be used to describe, for example, the geographic bounds of the formula. The Units Name could be used to describe the units being displayed in the formula (e.g. Millions of People). Once the preferred names are entered click '''OK'''. The original ''Computations'' page will open but with a small table added at the bottom. The variables used in the formula will be displayed in this table.		'''Formula Name, Dimensions Name, and Units Name:''' These three naming options are available but only the Formula Name is required. The Dimensions Name could be used to describe, for example, the geographic bounds of the formula. The Units Name could be used to describe the units being displayed in the formula (e.g. Millions of People). Once the preferred names are entered click '''OK'''. The original ''Computations'' page will open but with a small table added at the bottom. The variables used in the formula will be displayed in this table.

	Click on a letter in the table, then select the desired variable to be used in the formula from the search and dropdown box. When prompted to select dimension, click the desired dimension or '''All''' to create a variable with these multiple dimension. When prompted to select a Country or Group choose whichever, but ensure the same choice across all variables. Do this for each letter/variable.		Click on a letter in the table, then select the desired variable to be used for that letter in the formula from the search and dropdown box. When prompted to select dimension, click the desired dimension or '''All''' to create a variable with these multiple dimension. When prompted to select a Country or Group choose whichever, but ensure the same choice across all variables. Do this for each letter/variable.
	[[File:Example of the Computations for variable seleciton1.png\|center\|thumb\|420x420px\|An example of the Computations page with the variables selected for the number of literate people.]]		[[File:Example of the Computations for variable seleciton1.png\|center\|thumb\|420x420px\|An example of the Computations page with the variables selected for the number of literate people.]]

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	** '''Select from Forecasted Historical Variables''': Display variables that are forecasted from 1960-2020		** '''Select from Forecasted Historical Variables''': Display variables that are forecasted from 1960-2020
	** '''Select from Empirical Historical Variables''': Display all empirical data from 1960-2020 where available.		** '''Select from Empirical Historical Variables''': Display all empirical data from 1960-2020 where available.
	** '''Select for [[Validation]]''': <span style="color:red">Feature is no longer available or outdated in the model.		** '''Select for Validation''': <span style="color:red">Feature is no longer available or outdated in the model.
	** '''Open for Validation''': <span style="color:red">Feature is no longer available or outdated in the model.		** '''Open for Validation''': <span style="color:red">Feature is no longer available or outdated in the model.
	*'''Variable Search''': Click '''Search''' to open a ''Variable/Parameter Search'' page to search for a certain variable or parameter.		*'''Variable Search''': Click '''Search''' to open a ''Variable/Parameter Search'' page to search for a certain variable or parameter.

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	[[File:Example of Edit List page to create to variable.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Edit List page when creating a new variable for the number of literate people.]]		[[File:Example of Edit List page to create to variable.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Edit List page when creating a new variable for the number of literate people.]]
	Choose the desired category for the new variable list from '''Category''' dropdown, then click '''Update''' to ensure this category is updated with the new variable list. Finally click '''Save Changes''' and '''OK''' on the warning prompt. A message should appear saying the variable list was successfully saved.		Choose the desired category for the new variable list from '''Category''' dropdown, then click '''Update''' to ensure this category is updated with the new variable list. Finally click '''Save Changes''' and '''OK''' on the warning prompt. A message should appear saying the variable list was successfully saved.

	~~[[Selecting Variables/Parameters Options]]~~

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	= Full Variable/Parameter Selection =		= Full Variable/Parameter Selection =
	~~Example Image here~~		On this page use the display option fields and other options in the menu bar to select particular scenarios and variables or parameters to display, or create new variable lists and new G-lists using the '''Variable Selection Options'''.

	On this page use the display option fields and other options in the menu bar to select particular scenarios and variables or parameters to display, or create new variable lists and new G-lists using the '''Variable Selection Options'''.

	In the center of the page there is search bar and a dropdown. Use the search bar to search for particular variables or parameters to display then click the desired choice or scroll and click on a desired variable and parameter from the dropdown. Choose the desired scenario form the scenario dropdown prior to clicking on the desired variable or parameter. Once a parameter or variable is clicked, a dropdown with countries or groups will appear; choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all countries or groups. If the chosen variable or parameter has dimensions (ex. Male, Female, and Total) a dropdown with these will appear choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all dimensions.		In the center of the page there is search bar and a dropdown. Use the search bar to search for particular variables or parameters to display then click the desired choice or scroll and click on a desired variable and parameter from the dropdown. Choose the desired scenario form the scenario dropdown prior to clicking on the desired variable or parameter. Once a parameter or variable is clicked, a dropdown with countries or groups will appear; choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all countries or groups. If the chosen variable or parameter has dimensions (ex. Male, Female, and Total) a dropdown with these will appear choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all dimensions.

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	** '''Select from Forecasted Historical Variables''': Display variables that are forecasted from 1960-2020		** '''Select from Forecasted Historical Variables''': Display variables that are forecasted from 1960-2020
	** '''Select from Empirical Historical Variables''': Display all empirical data from 1960-2020 where available.		** '''Select from Empirical Historical Variables''': Display all empirical data from 1960-2020 where available.
	** '''Select for [[Validation]]''': <~~div~~ style= "color: red~~; font-weight: bold;~~"> Feature is no longer available or outdated in the model. ~~</div>~~		** '''Select for [[Validation]]''': <span style="color:red">Feature is no longer available or outdated in the model.
	** '''Open for Validation''': <~~div~~ style= "color: red~~; font-weight: bold;~~"> Feature is no longer available or outdated in the model. ~~</div>~~		** '''Open for Validation''': <span style="color:red">Feature is no longer available or outdated in the model.
	*'''Variable Search''': Click '''Search''' to open a ''Variable/Parameter Search'' page to search for a certain variable or parameter.		*'''Variable Search''': Click '''Search''' to open a ''Variable/Parameter Search'' page to search for a certain variable or parameter.
	*'''Help''': Open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page\|Pardee Wiki]].		*'''Help''': Open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page\|Pardee Wiki]].

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	** '''Select from Forecasted Historical Variables''': Display variables that are forecasted from 1960-2020		** '''Select from Forecasted Historical Variables''': Display variables that are forecasted from 1960-2020
	** '''Select from Empirical Historical Variables''': Display all empirical data from 1960-2020 where available.		** '''Select from Empirical Historical Variables''': Display all empirical data from 1960-2020 where available.
	** '''Select for [[Validation]]''': ??		** '''Select for [[Validation]]''': <div style= "color: red; font-weight: bold;"> Feature is no longer available or outdated in the model. </div>
	** '''Open for Validation''': ??		** '''Open for Validation''': <div style= "color: red; font-weight: bold;"> Feature is no longer available or outdated in the model. </div>
	*'''Variable Search''': Click '''Search''' to open a ''Variable/Parameter Search'' page to search for a certain variable or parameter.		*'''Variable Search''': Click '''Search''' to open a ''Variable/Parameter Search'' page to search for a certain variable or parameter.
	*'''Help''': Open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page\|Pardee Wiki]].		*'''Help''': Open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page\|Pardee Wiki]].

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	On this page use the display option fields and other options in the menu bar to select particular scenarios and variables or parameters to display, or create new variable lists and new G-lists using the '''Variable Selection Options'''.		On this page use the display option fields and other options in the menu bar to select particular scenarios and variables or parameters to display, or create new variable lists and new G-lists using the '''Variable Selection Options'''.

	In the center of the page there is a search bar and a dropdown. Use the search bar to ~~search for~~ particular variables~~, variable lists,~~ or parameters to display ~~then~~ click the desired choice or scroll and click on a desired choice from the dropdown~~. Choose a scenario form the [[Use IFs (Download) Scenario Analysis\|scenario]] dropdown prior to clicking on the variable or parameter~~. Once a parameter or variable is clicked, a dropdown with countries or groups will appear; choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all countries or groups. If the chosen variable has dimensions (ex. Male, Female, and Total) a dropdown with these will appear choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all dimensions.		In the center of the page there is a search bar and a dropdown. First, choose whether you would like to view variables by Country/Region, by Group, by Decomposed Groups, or by Geography-Lists by selecting the respective option. Second, use the ''lower'' selection box, Files Available for Display, to select one or more scenarios from the [[Use IFs (Download) Scenario Analysis\|scenario]] list. Then choose the variable or parameter to display: use the search bar to select particular variables or parameters to display and click the desired choice or scroll and click on a desired choice from the dropdown. Once a parameter or variable is clicked, a dropdown with countries or groups will appear; choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all countries or groups. If the chosen variable has dimensions (ex. Male, Female, and Total) a dropdown with these will appear choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all dimensions.

	After choosing the desired countries or groups, and dimensions the original ''Full Variable/Parameter Selection'' page will open again but with a selection box showing the current choices at the bottom of the screen. Select another variable or ~~Parameter~~ from the search bar or dropdown to add more to the selection box. Below this box are four display option buttons; click on a particular button depending on the intended use of ''Self Managed Display.''		After choosing the desired countries or groups, and dimensions the original ''Full Variable/Parameter Selection'' page will open again but with a selection box showing the current choices at the bottom of the screen. Select another variable or parameter from the search bar or dropdown to add more to the selection box. Below this box are four display option buttons; click on a particular button depending on the intended use of ''Self Managed Display.''
	[[File:Example of the Self-Managed Display.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Self-Managed Display when first opened.]]		[[File:Example of the Self-Managed Display.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Self-Managed Display when first opened.]]
	Display Option Buttons:		Display Option Buttons:

	* '''Clear Select''': Clear current variable or parameter choices from the selection box.		* '''Clear Select''': Clear current variable or parameter choices from the selection box.
	* '''Computations''': Create a unique variable. See the section below for more information.		* '''Computations''': Create a unique variable from a computation of existing variables. See the section below for more information.
	* '''Go to Display''': Open ''Display Menu'' page and from here choose desired display format.		* '''Go to Display''': Open ''Display Menu'' page and from here choose desired display format.

	Other Display Options:		Other Display Options:

	* Choose [[Introduction to IFs#Geographic Representation of the World\|'''Countries/Regions''', '''Groups''', '''Decomposed Groups''', or '''Geography Lists''']] to display desired groupings.		* Choose [[Introduction to IFs#Geographic Representation of the World\|'''Countries/Regions''', '''Groups''', '''Decomposed Groups''', or '''Geography Lists''']] (G-lists) to display desired groupings.
	* '''Type name or click on name; then touch Enter key''': Select desired variable or parameter from search results or scroll in drop down.		* '''Type name or click on name; then touch Enter key''': Select desired variable or parameter from search results or scroll in drop down.
	* '''Files Available for Display (the active file is in the Text Box)''': Select the desired scenario.		* '''Files Available for Display (the active file is in the Text Box)''': Select the desired scenario(s).
	* '''To Show a Subset of Names''': Choose a particular display category from the dropdown, to only show variables and parameters within that category.		* '''To Show a Subset of Names''': Choose a particular display category from the dropdown, to only show variables and parameters within that category.
	The ''Full Variable/Parameter Selection'' page has a few other options and features from the menu bar:		The ''Full Variable/Parameter Selection'' page has a few other options and features from the menu bar:
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	** '''Explain Scenario Analysis''': Open a pop-up with an overview of scenarios and their use in IFs.		** '''Explain Scenario Analysis''': Open a pop-up with an overview of scenarios and their use in IFs.
	* '''Variable Selection Options''':		* '''Variable Selection Options''':
	** '''Explain Names''': ~~Explains~~ the difference between variable and parameter naming.		** '''Explain Names''': View an explanation of the difference between variable and parameter naming.
	** '''Show Variables''': Only show variables and no parameters. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.		** '''Show Variables''': Only show variables and no parameters. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.
	** '''Show Variables and Parameters''': ~~Shows~~ both variables and parameters and is chosen by default. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.		** '''Show Variables and Parameters''': Show both variables and parameters and is chosen by default. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.
	** '''Show Variable and Display Lists''': ~~Shows~~ both variable and variable-lists (a pre-set list of certain variable(s) to display). Will have checkmark next to it if selected.		** '''Show Variable and Display Lists''': Show both variable and variable-lists (a pre-set list of certain variable(s) to display). Will have checkmark next to it if selected.
	** '''History plus Forecast''': Display the historical data for variables when available. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.		** '''History plus Forecast''': Display the historical data for variables when available. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.
	** '''Create variable list from selection status box''': Create a unique variable list. See the section below for more information.		** '''Create variable list from selection status box''': Create a unique variable list. See the section below for more information.
	** '''Create G-list from selection status box''': Create a new G-list based upon the chosen group(s) and ~~county~~(s) in the selection box. Enter a name when prompted, and the Edit G-List page will open.		** '''Create G-list from selection status box''': Create a new G-list based upon the chosen group(s) and country(s) in the selection box. Enter a name when prompted, and the Edit G-List page will open.
	** '''Edit G-list''': Edit, import, and export different G-lists. Same process as the '''Edit Group or Country/Region Members''' page.		** '''Edit G-list''': Edit, import, and export different G-lists. Same process as the '''Edit Group or Country/Region Members''' page.
	** '''Use estimation to complete data''': Extrapolate the ~~historic~~ data to fill in any holes that may exist. Will have checkmark next to it if already being used.		** '''Use estimation to complete data''': Extrapolate the historical data to fill in any holes that may exist. Will have checkmark next to it if already being used.
	** '''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation)''': Fill any holes that may exist with estimations but does not extrapolate between holes.		** '''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation)''': Fill any holes that may exist with estimations but does not extrapolate between holes.
	** '''Use all available Historical Data''': provide the most up to date historical data available. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.		** '''Use all available Historical Data''': provide the most up to date historical data available. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.
	** '''Exclude Total when using All Dimensions''': When choosing '''All''' dimensions the total dimension will not be chosen.		** '''Exclude Total when using All Dimensions''': When choosing '''All''' dimensions the total dimension will not be chosen.
	** '''Group Aggregation''': Choose how to aggregate from the country to group level for variables that have an aggregation rule.		** '''Group Aggregation''': Choose how to aggregate from the country to group level for variables that have an aggregation rule.
	* '''Open IFsBaseHist''' or '''Open IFsBase''': Click '''Switch''' to access historical empirical data and the ~~historic~~ forecasts. Use this feature to see historical forecasts using IFs from 1960 to 2020 for variables to fill in missing data. Or use this feature to validate past forecasts against empirical historical data. If '''IFsBaseHist''' is currently selected then '''Open IFsBase''' will be shown and vice versa.		* '''Open IFsBaseHist''' or '''Open IFsBase''': Click '''Switch''' to access historical empirical data and the historical forecasts. Use this feature to see historical forecasts using IFs from 1960 to 2020 for variables to fill in missing data. Or use this feature to validate past forecasts against empirical historical data. If '''IFsBaseHist''' is currently selected then '''Open IFsBase''' will be shown and vice versa.
	* '''History Variable Options''': Only available when '''Open IFsBaseHist''' is clicked first.		* '''History Variable Options''': Only available when '''Open IFsBaseHist''' is clicked first.
	** '''Select from Forecasted Historical Variables''': Display variables that are forecasted from 1960-2020		** '''Select from Forecasted Historical Variables''': Display variables that are forecasted from 1960-2020.
	** '''Select from Empirical Historical Variables''': Display all empirical data from 1960-2020 where available.		** '''Select from Empirical Historical Variables''': Display all empirical data from 1960-2020 where available.
	** '''Select for Validation''': <span style="color:red">Feature is no longer available or outdated in the model.		** '''Select for Validation''': <span style="color:red">Feature is no longer available or outdated in the model.
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	= Computations =		= Computations =
	Click on the '''Computations''' button at the bottom of the page. A new screen will appear as displayed below. In the box, type in a formula for IFs to calculate. For example, the number of literate people within a country will be ab/100; "a" represents the percent of literate people variable LIT, and b represents population in millions variable POP (the use of "a" and "b" are arbitrary and other letters can be used). Use standard symbols in order to distinguish different mathematical functions. Use for multiplication, / for division, + for addition, - for subtraction, () to group terms etc. After typing in this formula, click '''SelectVars''' to select input variables or '''Exit''' to return to the previous page.		Click on the '''Computations''' button at the bottom of the page. A new screen will appear as displayed below. In the box, type in a formula for IFs to calculate. For example, the number of literate people within a country will be ab/100; "a" represents the percent of literate people variable LIT, and b represents population in millions variable POP (the use of "a" and "b" are arbitrary and other letters can be used). Use standard symbols in order to distinguish different mathematical functions. Use for multiplication, / for division, + for addition, - for subtraction, () to group terms, etc. After typing in this formula, click '''SelectVars''' to select input variables or '''Exit''' to return to the previous page.
	[[File:Example of the Computations 1.png\|thumb\|457x457px\|An example of the Computations page for creating a number of literate people variable.]]		[[File:Example of the Computations 1.png\|thumb\|457x457px\|An example of the Computations page for creating a number of literate people variable.]]
	[[File:Example of Computations Formula name prompt.png\|left\|thumb\|410x410px\|An example of the Computations page prompt to enter and formula for the number of literate people.]]		[[File:Example of Computations Formula name prompt.png\|left\|thumb\|410x410px\|An example of the Computations page prompt to enter and formula for the number of literate people.]]
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	= Create Variable List from Selection Status Box =		= Create Variable List from Selection Status Box =
	Use the '''Create ~~Variable~~ list from selection status box''' option to create new variable lists, to be accessed from other parts of IFs such as in ''[[Flexible Displays]].'' Variable lists can be sets of variables for displaying together such population and percent of literate people, or a new '''Computations''' made from multiple variables such as number of literate people.		Use the '''Create variable list from selection status box''' option to create new variable lists, which can be accessed from other parts of IFs such as in ''[[Flexible Displays]].'' Variable lists can be sets of variables for displaying together such population and percent of literate people, or new '''Computations''' made from multiple variables, such as number of literate people.

	First, ensure the desired variables for a new list from the variable drop down or from the '''Computations''' option are in the selection box. Then click Variable '''Selection Options''' and '''Create Variable list from selection status box'''. Enter the desired variable list name then click '''Save List''' or click '''Cancel''' to be brought back to the Self-Managed Display screen. The ''Edit List'' page opens once '''Save List''' is clicked; shown below.		First, ensure the desired variables for a new list from the variable drop down or from the '''Computations''' option are in the selection box. Then click Variable '''Selection Options''' and '''Create Variable list from selection status box'''. Enter the desired variable list name then click '''Save List''' or click '''Cancel''' to be brought back to the Self-Managed Display screen. The ''Edit List'' page opens once '''Save List''' is clicked; shown below.
	[[File:Example of Edit List page to create to variable.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Edit List page when creating a new variable for the number of literate people.]]		[[File:Example of Edit List page to create to variable.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Edit List page when creating a new variable for the number of literate people.]]
	Choose the desired category for the new variable list from '''Category''' dropdown, then click '''Update''' to ensure this category is updated with the new variable list. Finally click '''Save Changes''' and '''OK''' on the warning prompt. A message should appear saying the variable list was successfully saved.		Choose the desired category for the new variable list from '''Category''' dropdown, then click '''Update''' to ensure this category is updated with the new variable list. Finally click '''Save Changes''' and '''OK''' on the warning prompt. A message should appear saying the variable list was successfully saved.

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	On this page use the display option fields and other options in the menu bar to select particular scenarios and variables or parameters to display, or create new variable lists and new G-lists using the '''Variable Selection Options'''.		On this page use the display option fields and other options in the menu bar to select particular scenarios and variables or parameters to display, or create new variable lists and new G-lists using the '''Variable Selection Options'''.

	In the center of the page there is search bar and a dropdown. Use the search bar to search for particular variables or parameters to display then click the desired choice or scroll and click on a desired ~~variable and parameter~~ from the dropdown. Choose the ~~desired~~ scenario form the scenario dropdown prior to clicking on the ~~desired~~ variable or parameter. Once a parameter or variable is clicked, a dropdown with countries or groups will appear; choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all countries or groups. If the chosen variable ~~or parameter~~ has dimensions (ex. Male, Female, and Total) a dropdown with these will appear choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all dimensions.		In the center of the page there is a search bar and a dropdown. Use the search bar to search for particular variables, variable lists, or parameters to display then click the desired choice or scroll and click on a desired choice from the dropdown. Choose the a scenario form the scenario dropdown prior to clicking on the variable or parameter. Once a parameter or variable is clicked, a dropdown with countries or groups will appear; choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all countries or groups. If the chosen variable has dimensions (ex. Male, Female, and Total) a dropdown with these will appear choose from the dropdown or select '''All''' to choose all dimensions.

	After choosing the desired countries or groups, and dimensions the original ''Full Variable/Parameter Selection'' page will open again but with a selection box showing the current choices at the bottom of the screen. Select another variable or Parameter from the search bar or dropdown to add more to the selection box. Below this box are four display option buttons; click on a particular button depending on the intended use of ''Self Managed Display.''		After choosing the desired countries or groups, and dimensions the original ''Full Variable/Parameter Selection'' page will open again but with a selection box showing the current choices at the bottom of the screen. Select another variable or Parameter from the search bar or dropdown to add more to the selection box. Below this box are four display option buttons; click on a particular button depending on the intended use of ''Self Managed Display.''
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	** '''Show Variables''': Only show variables and no parameters. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.		** '''Show Variables''': Only show variables and no parameters. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.
	** '''Show Variables and Parameters''': Shows both variables and parameters and is chosen by default. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.		** '''Show Variables and Parameters''': Shows both variables and parameters and is chosen by default. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.
	** '''Show Variable and Display Lists''': Shows both ~~variables~~ and ~~display~~-lists (a pre-set list of certain variable(s) to display). Will have checkmark next to it if selected.		** '''Show Variable and Display Lists''': Shows both variable and variable-lists (a pre-set list of certain variable(s) to display). Will have checkmark next to it if selected.
	** '''History plus Forecast''': Display the historical data for variables when available. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.		** '''History plus Forecast''': Display the historical data for variables when available. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.
	** '''Create variable list from selection status box''': Create a unique ~~variable or~~ variable list. See the section below for more information.		** '''Create variable list from selection status box''': Create a unique variable list. See the section below for more information.
	** '''Create G-list from selection status box''': Create a new G-list based upon the chosen group(s) and county(s) in the selection box. Enter a name when prompted, and the Edit G-List page will open.		** '''Create G-list from selection status box''': Create a new G-list based upon the chosen group(s) and county(s) in the selection box. Enter a name when prompted, and the Edit G-List page will open.
	** '''Edit G-list''': Edit, import, and export different G-lists. Same process as the '''Edit Group or Country/Region Members''' page.		** '''Edit G-list''': Edit, import, and export different G-lists. Same process as the '''Edit Group or Country/Region Members''' page.
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	** '''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation)''': Fill any holes that may exist with estimations but does not extrapolate between holes.		** '''Use estimation to complete data (only holes no extrapolation)''': Fill any holes that may exist with estimations but does not extrapolate between holes.
	** '''Use all available Historical Data''': provide the most up to date historical data available. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.		** '''Use all available Historical Data''': provide the most up to date historical data available. Will have checkmark next to it if selected.
	** '''Exclude Total when using All Dimensions''': When choosing ~~all~~ dimensions the total dimension will not be chosen.		** '''Exclude Total when using All Dimensions''': When choosing '''All''' dimensions the total dimension will not be chosen.
	** '''Group Aggregation''': Choose how to aggregate from the country to group level for variables that have an aggregation rule.		** '''Group Aggregation''': Choose how to aggregate from the country to group level for variables that have an aggregation rule.
	* '''Open IFsBaseHist''' or '''Open IFsBase''': Click '''Switch''' to access historical empirical data and the historic forecasts. Use this feature to see historical forecasts using IFs from 1960 to 2020 for variables to fill in missing data. Or use this feature to validate past forecasts against empirical historical data. If '''IFsBaseHist''' is currently selected then '''Open IFsBase''' will be shown and vice versa.		* '''Open IFsBaseHist''' or '''Open IFsBase''': Click '''Switch''' to access historical empirical data and the historic forecasts. Use this feature to see historical forecasts using IFs from 1960 to 2020 for variables to fill in missing data. Or use this feature to validate past forecasts against empirical historical data. If '''IFsBaseHist''' is currently selected then '''Open IFsBase''' will be shown and vice versa.
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	[[File:Example of the Computations 1.png\|thumb\|457x457px\|An example of the Computations page for creating a number of literate people variable.]]		[[File:Example of the Computations 1.png\|thumb\|457x457px\|An example of the Computations page for creating a number of literate people variable.]]
	[[File:Example of Computations Formula name prompt.png\|left\|thumb\|410x410px\|An example of the Computations page prompt to enter and formula for the number of literate people.]]		[[File:Example of Computations Formula name prompt.png\|left\|thumb\|410x410px\|An example of the Computations page prompt to enter and formula for the number of literate people.]]





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	Once each letter has a variable next to it, click '''Exit''' to return to the original ''Self-Managed Display'' page. The new variable based upon the newly created formula will now be in the section box. Click '''Go to Display''' to visualize this new variable or click '''Create variable list from selection status box''' to create a new variable from the '''Variable Selection Options''' dropdown.
			Once each letter has a variable next to it, click '''Exit''' to return to the original ''Self-Managed Display'' page. The new variable based upon the newly created formula will now be in the section box. Click '''Go to Display''' to visualize this new variable or click '''Create variable list from selection status box''' to create a new variable list from the '''Variable Selection Options''' dropdown.

	Click '''Help''' on any page to be brought to the corresponding wiki.		Click '''Help''' on any page to be brought to the corresponding wiki.

	= Create Variable List from Selection Status Box =		= Create Variable List from Selection Status Box =
	Use the '''Create Variable list from selection status box''' option to create new variable lists ~~or a new variable~~, to be accessed from other parts of IFs such as in ''[[Flexible Displays]].'' First, ensure the desired variables for a new list or ~~a newly created variable(s)~~ from the Computations option are in the selection box. Then click Variable '''Selection Options''' and '''Create Variable list from selection status box'''. Enter the desired ~~variable or~~ variable list name then click '''Save List''' or click '''Cancel''' to be brought back to the Self-Managed Display screen. The Edit List page opens once '''Save List''' is clicked; shown below.		Use the '''Create Variable list from selection status box''' option to create new variable lists, to be accessed from other parts of IFs such as in ''[[Flexible Displays]].'' Variable lists can be sets of variables for displaying together such population and percent of literate people, or a new '''Computations''' made from multiple variables such as number of literate people.

			First, ensure the desired variables for a new list from the variable drop down or from the '''Computations''' option are in the selection box. Then click Variable '''Selection Options''' and '''Create Variable list from selection status box'''. Enter the desired variable list name then click '''Save List''' or click '''Cancel''' to be brought back to the Self-Managed Display screen. The ''Edit List'' page opens once '''Save List''' is clicked; shown below.
	[[File:Example of Edit List page to create to variable.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Edit List page when creating a new variable for the number of literate people.]]		[[File:Example of Edit List page to create to variable.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Edit List page when creating a new variable for the number of literate people.]]
	Choose the desired category for the new variable list ~~or variable to be found under~~ from ~~the~~ '''Category''' dropdown, then click '''Update''' to ensure this category is updated with the new variable or list. Finally click '''Save Changes''' and '''OK''' on the warning prompt. A message should appear saying the variable was successfully saved.		Choose the desired category for the new variable list from '''Category''' dropdown, then click '''Update''' to ensure this category is updated with the new variable list. Finally click '''Save Changes''' and '''OK''' on the warning prompt. A message should appear saying the variable list was successfully saved.

	[[Selecting Variables/Parameters Options]]		[[Selecting Variables/Parameters Options]]