In HyperStudy, a study is a self-contained project (saved into a study file, with a .xml extension) in which models, variables, output responses, and approaches are defined. The HyperStudy GUI was designed to guide you through a series of steps to set up a study and/or to add an approach. Each step must be completed before progressing on to the next step.

The first of these steps is the Study step. In this step, you can review Study details and approaches. You can also identify batch commands, such as sequence and tasks, to execute for each approach. For additional information on running in batch mode, see Invoking HyperStudy.

When you create a study or open an existing study, the study opens in the Explorer, and any files associated with the study will be displayed in the Directory. Specify the directory location when you create a study. When opening an existing file, the directory location defaults to the location of the file selected.  

As you navigate through the Explorer (by clicking on the steps), related information becomes available in the work area for development or analysis (as with Define Models in the image below). Often, several tabs will be displayed in the work area.