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Expanding or Compiling

Once you have a KnowledgeBase Template with associated CSV file ready to go, it's time to Compile it, Expand it, or you can do both. The following information describes the difference between Expanding and Compiling.

Why should a KnowledgeBase be Expanded?
When a KnowledgeBase Template is Expanded a new .vkb file is created based on the KnowledgeBase Template Rules and the loaded CSV file. Once the KnowledgeBase is Expanded and the new .vkb file is created, the new .vkb file can be loaded within the Verbot Scripting Editor for tweaking or to view the results.

Why should a KnowledgeBase be Compiled?
Compiling a KnowledgeBase Template creates a new .ckb file which created based on the KnowledgeBase Template Rules and the loaded CSV file. Once the KnowledgeBase is compiled a new .vkb file is created which can be loaded into the Free Verbot Player or the Verbot Standard Edition Player for testing or use. It is important to note that the Free Verbot Player can only load Compiled KnowledgeBases (.ckb). To share your KnowledgeBase with friends you'll need to provide them with this link to the Free Verbot Player and supply them with your KnowledgeBase Compiled (.ckb).

How to Expand a KnowledgeBase Template

To Expand a KnowledgeBase Template you can click on the Expand icon or click "Tools"-->"Expand Templates" on the menu.

Once you have clicked the "Expand", a dialog box will pop-up. Give the KnowledgeBase Template a new name. For example: phone_book_expanded.

Click the save button to begin the Expand process. Depending on the size of the CSV file and the amount of Template Rules it may be several seconds to Expand the KnowledgeBase Template. Once the Template is expanded you may load the resulting .vkb file into the Verbot Scripting Interface to see the results and tweak if needed.

How to Compile a KnowledgeBase Template

To compile a KnowledgeBase Template click on the Compile icon or click "Tools"-->"Compile KnowledgeBase" on the menu.

Once you have clicked "Compile" the process begins. (Note: no dialog box pops up. The file is automatically saved with the .ckb extension)

Depending on the size of the CSV file and the amount of Template Rules it may take several minutes to Compile the KnowledgeBase Template. Once the Template is compiled you may load the resulting .ckb file into the Verbot Player to interact with it. In order to view the results of a KnowledgeBase and CSV file you will need to Expand the KnowledgeBase.