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.
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On the Variable View tab of the design study, in Variables section, do one of the following:
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 to define additional continuous variables.