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Materials as Variables in Optimization Design Studies

You can include materials as variables in optimization design studies. The software creates interpolation groups and runs the optimization process within each group.

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The material variable does not change for the scenarios within the same interpolation group.
Parent topicMaterials as Variables in Design Studies
Materials as Variables in Evaluation Design Studies
Adding a Material Parameter
Assigning Materials as Variables
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