Creates parameters that you can link to model dimensions, global variables, and features from Simulation or Motion studies. You can also edit or delete existing parameters.
You can use parameters in Design Studies and link them to variables that can be changed with each iteration of an evaluation or optimization design scenario.
To access the Parameters dialog box, click.
You can also view defined parameters in the Parameters node of the Simulation study tree.
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Name |
Type a name of the parameter. |
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Category |
Selects the type of the parameter from one of the following:- Model dimension
- Linear, angular, or pattern instances
- Global Variable
- Define global variables in the Add Equation dialog box.
- Simulation
- Study properties, Material, Mesh, Loads, Fixtures, Shells, Contact
- Motion
- Study properties, Motors, Springs and Dampers, Contact
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Value |
Shows the numeric value of the parameter. |
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Comment |
Shows descriptive information about the parameter.
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Linked |
Shows an asterisk  , when the parameter is linked to a component. |
Properties
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Value |
Type a numeric value of the parameter |
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Expression |
Select to type an expression that defines the parameter. You can use a combination of operators, mathematical functions, constants or previously defined parameters to define an expression. The units of the expression must be compatible with the defined parameter. For example, if you defined p = 50 psi, and A = 5 cm2, then you can properly define a force F = 3*P*A. It is not correct to define F with dimensionally incorrect terms such as A, 5*A2 , P, P2 , or P/A.
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Units |
Select the units for the numeric value of the parameter. List of available units is filtered according to the selected feature. |
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Comment (optional) |
Type additional descriptive information about the parameter.
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References
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Item Selection |
Select a feature from the Simulation or Motion tree to link to the parameter. You can select more than one feature of the same type to link to one parameter. You can also link similar features from different studies to one parameter. For example, you can link one parameter to the magnitude of Force 1 in study 1 and also the magnitude of Force 2 in study 2.
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Component Link |
Filters the available components according to the selected feature in the Simulation or Motion tree. Select the desired component from the list to link to the parameter. |
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