Defining Continuous Variables

Define continuous variables to perform optimization. You cannot perform an Evaluation Design Study using continuous variables. A continuous variable is one which has any value (whole, rational, and irrational) between the minimum and the maximum values. For example, 2.131567 is a valid value between a minimum value of 2 and a maximum value of 5.

1. On the Variable View tab of the design study, in Variables section, do one of the following:
   • Select a predefined parameter from the list.
   • Select Add Parameter, define a parameter, and select the newly defined parameter from the list.

   The parameter name appears in the Variables section.

2. For the variable name, select Range.

   You must select Range to define continuous variables. You cannot use the Range with Step and Discrete Values options.

3. For Min, type the minimum value of the continuous variable, for example 11mm or 2 N/m². For Max, type the maximum value of the continuous variable.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to define additional continuous variables.