C. Create a UDV |  |  |  |

| This topic describes SAM 3.0 and has not been revised for SAM 2009 Beta. You may find useful information, especially if you are new to SAM, but some of the information may be inconsistent with the new version.

To create a UDV (user-defined variable):

1. | On the Residential case's Costs page, click Add UDV.

2. | In UDV window, under User Defined Variable, for Label, type "OM per Installed Cost", and for Units, type "%". Use only letters, spaces, hyphens, or underscores for variable names. (Avoid using the ampersand character, &.)

3. | Under Sent To, select the workbook User Guide Workbook Example.xls, and under Named Range select Percent_Installed_Costs.

4. | Click OK to return to the Costs page. Solar Advisor displays the user-defined variable at the bottom of the page.

Tip. To edit the properties of the UDV, right-click the variable.