Validate

The “Validate” function in the “Run” drop-down menu checks all model inputs before creating model files. Selecting “Validate” from the “Run” drop-down menu opens the “Validate Model” dialog box with two tabs: “General” and “Extend.” The “General” tab (see fig-validate-general) displays general information about the model, including the number of nodes and elements.

Figure 1: The “General” tab in the “Validate Model” dialog box

The “Extend” tab (see fig-validate-extend) contains additional information about the model, including boundary conditions and mining information. Review information on both tabs to ensure the model is defined correctly.

Figure 2: The “Extend” tab in the “Validate Model” dialog box

Clicking the “Validate” button at the bottom of the dialog box checks all model inputs. Errors appear in red in a pop-up window; if no errors exist, none are listed (see fig-validate-completed). Fix all errors before running the model. If there are no errors, the model is ready for simulation. Click “OK” to close the “Validate Model” dialog box.

Figure 3: A completed model validation