Steps for Setting Up and Using a Prediction Defaults File

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The following table provides guidance on the steps you take to set up and use a Prediction Defaults file. In addition to supplying general instructions and descriptions, this topic references other topics where appropriate. These referenced topics typically describe how to perform the actions indicated.

The actions in the following table are numbered to indicate that they are performed sequentially. To successfully set up and use a Prediction Defaults file, you must complete these actions in the order in which they are listed.

	Action	Description
	1. Open the Project’s Prediction Defaults file and insert default records; then, close this file.	For each part with custom default values, insert a Defaults record in the Project’s Prediction Defaults file. For more information, see Inserting a Defaults Record.
	2. Calculate prediction results.	You run calculations by clicking Calculate on the standard toolbar or by selecting System > Calculate. For more information, see Calculating Prediction Results.