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  1. Component$: a string parameter with the @BINARY attribute. In each value cell of this parameter in the Dataset.RhinoComponents an arbitrary file can be stored (see above). If the file is double-clicked or F2 is pressed, it is saved in the currently active project working directory and the associated program is started (in this case Rhino). If the file is changed in the associated tool and saved on the same location under the same name, Quaestor restores this modified file in the selected cell.
  2. Type$: an existing parameter defining the type of component, e.g. a "Hull form", "Crane" etc. This is the first selection key.
  3. Name$: the denominator of the component, e.g. Container vessel or Gantry. This is the second selection key.

Quaestor employs Quaestor employs an internal database selection mechanism that can be defined through an |OPTION| script. In the following we will briefly explain its principles. In order to enable the selection of a hullform, the following |OPTION| script is included in the data slot of the parameter ComponentFile$:

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