Instance
The physical element or calculation element (e.g. a machine, material) is referred to as an instance. The template properties are taken over in the calculation. You can assign further instance properties in the calculation.
Instances are always shown on the first level in the Used Objects selection view under the calculation element type folder. All other levels are usage points.
The »Ultrasonic washing system | Tank capacity: 55 l« machine serves as an example to further explain the term »Instance«:
The »Ultrasonic washing system | Tank capacity: 55 l« is a real, physical machine (instance) in the plant. This machine is required for the production of a »Motor Shaft«. The same machine is used at two usage points in the calculation (two where-used positions). Thus, the investment costs are only incurred once for this machine in the calculation of the »Motor Shaft«.
Example
Identical Element
Elements are identical when two or more (usage) positions reference one and the same instance.
- Milacron Maxima MG 1100 - 4400 t injection molding machine in plant 1, which manufactures steering wheels in shift 1
- Milacron Maxima MG 1100 - 4400 t injection molding machine in plant 1, which manufactures cupholders in shift 2
Same Elements
Elements are the same when two or more positions refer to two or more non-identical instances but to one and the same template.
- Milacron Maxima MG 1100 - 4400 t injection molding machine in Dresden plant II
- Milacron Maxima MG 1100 - 4400 t injection molding machine in the Potsdam plant
The following properties are shown in the Details and Used Objects view.
Instance Label
The value for the instance label can be overridden with 
F12, e.g. to classify instances that belong together and find them via the filtering function in the Used Objects view.
Instance Count
This property shows the number of instances. This number tells you
Usage Count
The property »# Usages« shows the number of usage positions.
Show Where-Used Position
- In the Used Objects view, select the calculation element whose usage position you want to have displayed.
- Right-click ► Go to Where-Used Position.
Show Instance in the Used Objects view
- Right-click on the calculation element in the Structure view ► Show in Used Objects.
The calculation element opens in the Used Objects view.