You specify discrete values for each variable and use sensors as
constraints. The software runs the study using various combinations of the values and reports
the output for each combination.
This module lets you evaluate certain scenarios of your design and view their
results without performing optimization. You can evaluate up to 4,096 what-if scenarios based
on defined variables. If you define simulation sensors for the constraints, the simulation
runs the associated studies to track the sensor values for each scenario. For example, if you
specify variables that change the mesh, such as geometric model dimensions, global element
size, and mesh control, the software remeshes the model for each scenario. For the Evaluation
Design Study, you can use sensors defined for static, nonlinear, frequency, buckling, drop
test, and thermal studies.
Use the Variable View tab to automatically define the scenarios based on all possible combinations of defined discrete variables. Use the Table View tab to specify each scenario manually or clear certain scenarios before running the study.
Define these items to set up the design scenario module:
- Variables: You select a list of
setup parameters or define a new parameter by selecting Add
Parameter. Define the variables as Discrete
Values or Range with Step.
If you select Range, the program
uses the Optimization Design Study.
- Constraints: You select a list of
predefined sensors or define a new sensor.