Adding a document to your model
In order to create documents with xxllnc Expertsystemen, you will need to have both a Word template and a model. The basics of document assembly are explained in Introduction to document assembly. Here, we explain how to link your template to the model. We will do so with an example model that will be used throughout the document assembly articles.
The example model
The example model will be based on the Word document shown below. You can download both the accompanying model and the template at the top of this article.
The example is about an imaginary contract between a buyer and seller. In the contract, several pieces of text are missing, marked red. We will create a model that asks for this information, so we can generate the right document.
The model consists of several nodes.
The nodes buyer
and seller
ask information about the buyer and seller respectively.
Next, agreement
and duration guarantee
ask questions about the buyer and seller agree on.
The node text fragments
adds the text fragments, which will be explained in Adding text fragments.
Last, the node document is where we will link the document to the model.
Adding the document
You can add a document anywhere in the model, but we highly recommend doing it at the end of the model.
This ensures that all information is present and therefore the document will be complete.
To add a document, choose [ACTIONS > Documents >
Document]
.
This will open a window in which you can select your document.
In Name of document
you can enter the name of the document or browse your files to select it.
The Filename of created document
is the name your document will have when it is made.
Last, there are several options for documents, such as converting it to PDF or adding the date to it.
Make the document available to your users
Now that we have added the document to our model, we can present it to our users.
This is done by adding the Link Document action via [ACTIONS > Documents >
Link document]
.
This will show a new window with two fields: one for the accompanying text and one for the link text.
In case you have multiple documents in one model, the last field will let you choose which document to present.
Keep in mind that you can only present document after you have added it!