# Why step function doesn't recognise local model initialisation inside a function?

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**Category:** Modelling & Simulations\
**Tags:** question, agents, agentsjl, eventqueueabm\
**Created:** [July 29, 2024, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/why-step-function-doesnt-recognise-local-model-initialisation-inside-a-function/117586 "2024-07-29T09:10:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 29, 2024, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/why-step-function-doesnt-recognise-local-model-initialisation-inside-a-function/117586/2 "2024-07-29T09:29:15Z")

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Please refer to my comment here:

> [@Running EBM model in a function](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/running-ebm-model-in-a-function/117512/2):
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> As usual, please provide a complete MWE, full stacktrace, and a proper description of your experienced issue and the expected behaviour.

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