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Appending a Value for Required Files

To append a value to the master file name if the file is required:

Select the model for which you want to create the rule.
Click to open the Rules pane.
Under Edit, select the check box for File Names and click .
Under Name, double-click the file name .
Select Logic > IF( , , )
- In the IF field, construct the condition that determines when the file is needed.
- In the Then field, select the input value used to name the file.
- In the Otherwise field, type the action required when the file is not required (Suppress, Hide, or Delete) .
The formula shown in the rules list:
IF ( Condition = FileRequired , InputValueForName , "Suppress")

Parent topic: File Name Examples

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