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Change rename and variable prefix settings

  1. Choose File tab→UtilitiesCustomer Defaults.

  2. Select SimulationPre/PostFields.

  3. Click the General tab.

  4. (Optional) To disable the rename existing expressions, clear the Rename Existing Expressions check box.

  5. (Optional) To change the rename prefix, in the Rename Prefix box, type the new text string.

  6. (Optional) To change the variable prefix, in the Variable Prefix box, type the new text string.

  7. Click OK.

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