Defining a Simulation Data Sensor

You define sensors to monitor result quantities at a set of locations, mass properties of components or bodies, interferences between components for assemblies, and dimensions.

1. In the FeatureManager design tree, right-click Sensors and select Add Sensor.
2. In the PropertyManager, under Sensor Type , select Simulation Data.
3. Under Data Quantity, select:
   1. A result quantity in Results .
   2. A result component in Component .
   3. If applicable, a reference plane, axis or coordinate system for Plane, Axis or Coordinate System .
4. Under Properties select:
   1. Unit system in Units .
   2. A variable in Criterion :

      Variable	Description
      Model Max	Maximum algebraic value across mode
      Model Min	Minimum algebraic value across model
      Model Average	Average value across model
      Max over Selected Entities	Maximum algebraic value over selected entities defined in the Components, Bodies, Faces, Edges or Vertices box
      Min over Selected Entities	Mimimum algebraic value over selected entities defined in the Components, Bodies, Faces, Edges or Vertices box
      Average of Selected Entities	Average value over selected entities defined in the Components, Bodies, Faces, Edges or Vertices box
      RMS over Selected Entities	Root mean square value over selected entities defined in the Components, Bodies, Faces, Edges or Vertices box

   3. If applicable, select geometric entities in Components, Bodies, Faces, Edges, or Vertices for Sensor .
5. Check the Factor of Safety box to track the factor of safety of the selected result quantity. Type a value in the Enter limit value box.
6. Check the Alert box to let the program notify you when results deviate from the limits you set here.
7. Click to save the sensor.