Adding a Load Plan Step with the Add Step Wizard FAQS

1. What is the Add Step Wizard used for?
• The Add Step Wizard is used to guide you through the process of adding a new step to a Load Plan. It helps you define the step type, location, and configure the necessary settings for each step type.
2. What are the available step types in the Add Step Wizard?
• The available step types are:
• Serial: A step that executes other steps in a sequential order.
• Parallel: A step that executes other steps concurrently.
• Run Scenario: Executes an existing or new scenario.
• Case: Used for conditional branching based on a variable.
• When: Specifies conditions to evaluate for branching.
• Else: Defines an alternative branch for conditional logic.
• You can find more details on these step types in Table 13-1 of the documentation.
3. How do I choose where the new step is added in the hierarchy?
• When adding a step, you can select one of the following options:
• Add a child step to selection: Adds the new step under the selected step.
• Add a sibling step after selection: Adds the new step on the same level, after the selected step.
• Add a sibling step before selection: Adds the new step on the same level, before the selected step.
• Only valid options are shown based on the current step selection.
4. What if I want to add a Run Scenario step?
• For a Run Scenario step, you can:
• Select an existing scenario by using the Lookup Scenario button.
• Create a new scenario by selecting an executable object (e.g., package, procedure) and entering a scenario name and version.
• Use version -1 to always use the latest version of the scenario.
5. Can I create a new scenario when adding a Run Scenario step?
• Yes, if you don’t have an existing scenario, you can create a new one by selecting the Executable Object Type, choosing the object (like a package or procedure), and providing a Scenario Name and Version.
6. What do I do if I want to use variables in my Load Plan?
• When adding a Run Scenario or Case step, you can select scenario variables or create new variables. These variables can be used as startup parameters or for conditional branching.
7. How do I configure the When step?
• For the When step, you need to:
• Choose an Operator (e.g., Less Than, Equals, Greater Than, etc.).
• Enter the Value to evaluate against in the WHEN clause.
8. Can I modify the name of the step after it is added?
• Yes, the Step Name can be modified for any step type in the wizard. By default, it will be auto-populated based on the step type or selected variables, but you can change it as needed.
9. How can I reorganize steps in the hierarchy?
• After a step is added, you can:
• Drag and drop the step to reorder it.
• Use the reorder arrows in the Step Table toolbar to move steps up or down in the hierarchy.
10. Where can I find more information about the step types and variables?
• For detailed information on each step type and how to work with variables, refer to the following sections:
• Table 13-1 for step types.
• Working with Variables in Load Plans for using variables effectively.
• Editing Load Plan Steps for configuring and modifying steps.