Network description files

As a last step, the user needs to save the network description to files. There are three files needed for each network generated:

*.gw:

save the network topology. These files can be loaded to the GraphWin for LYDIAN window for futher use. They are automatically saved at your local LYDIAN/DIAS directory. To create the file, choose File/Save GW-graph.

*.ipf:

save the network timing information. These files are used in the Network field on Experiment dialogue window. They are automatically saved at directory NWfiledir in your local LYDIAN/DIAS directory. To create the file, choose File/Save Distribution.

*.gsf:

save graph structured needed for graphical animation visualization mode. These files are used in the Graph Structure field on Experiment dialogue window. They are automatically saved at directory Graphinfdir in your local LYDIAN/DIAS directory. To create the file, choose File/Save Structure of Graph.

The name of the file is recommended to have the following form:

         <topology name>_<time distribution name>_<number of nodes>

The suggested names of distribution choices are :

• For Uniform: ``un''.
• For Geometric1: ``g1".
• For Geometric2: ``g2".
• For Normal: ``nr".
• For Deterministic: ``de".
• For User defined: ``ud".
• For Synchronous: ``sy".
• For ABD: ``ab".