Create/Edit Parameter

The look of the Create Parameter and Edit Parameter windows depends on the parameter type. The window elements can be grouped in the following categories:

All Parameters

Parameter Name

Displays the parameter name. Use the Parameter Name field to edit/assign a name to the parameter.

Note  

The parameter must have a name.

Parameter Type

This drop-down list offers the available parameter types (Map, Curve, Scalar, Cube 3D, Cube 4D, Compressed Model, Matrix, Group Axis) for selection.

?

Opens the online help in the appropriate context.

OK

Applies your settings and closes the window.

Cancel

Discards your settings and closes the window.

Parameters of Type Scalar, Curve, Map, Cube 3D and Cube 4D

Value Bounds

Enter the lower and upper bounds for the value in the input fields.

When you edit a curve or map parameter, you can use the drop-down list to select constant or grid-dependent bounds.

For grid-dependent bounds, click Edit to customize them. Follow Edit Breakpoints of Bounds to edit the breakpoints of the grid.

Parameters of Type Curve, Map, Cube-3D and Cube-4D

Input 1-4

  • Unit: Use the input fields to set units for the inputs.

  • Channel: The drop-down lists offer all measurement channels and function nodes for selection as channel.

Use Unit from Input/Use Range and Unit

Sets the unit to that of the selected channel.

Sets the begin and end of the axes to that of the selected channel.

Output

Use the input field to set a unit for the output.

Breakpoints X, Y, Z1, Z2

With the drop-down list, determine the specification mode for the axis points.

  • Begin/End: Use the Begin and End input fields to specify the lower and upper bounds of the axis. The axis points are evenly distributed. Use the Count input field to specify the number of axis points.

  • Support Vector: The Begin and End input fields are combined. The axis points are specified as a vector. This mode can be used to specify unevenly distributed axis points. Entering a new axis point updates the value in the Count input field. Use the Count input field to specify the number of axis points. A new vector with the new number of equidistant axis points is created.

  • Group Axis: Select a group axis for the axis from the drop-down list or select <Create New> and click Create to create a new axis. Click Edit to edit the selected group axis.

Extrapolation

Select the extrapolation mode Clip or Linear.

Depend on Formula

Activate the checkbox to make the parameter dependent on the formula. The formula is optimized and evaluated to set the values of the parameter.

Enter a formula in the input field. The field cannot be left empty.

Click Edit to edit the formula in the formula editor.

Parameters of Type Compressed Model

Unit

Use the input field to set a unit for the parameter.

Basis Functions

Specify the number of basis functions.

Max. Bumps Height

Constrain the height of the basis function.

Input <i>

Note  

Compressed models must have at least one defined input.

  • Unit: Use the input field to set a unit for the parameter.

  • Inputs:The drop-down lists offer all measurement channels and function nodes for selection as input.

  • Min. Bumps Width: Enter a value between [0, +inf] to limit the width of the basis function.

  • Lower Bound: For the lower bound, enter a value between [-inf, +inf] and less than the upper bound.

  • Upper Bound: For the upper bound, enter a value between [-inf, +inf] and greater than the lower bound.

Use Unit from Input/Use Range and Unit

Sets the unit to that of the selected channel.

Sets the begin and end of the axes to that of the selected channel.

Add Input

You can only use this button after you have defined an input.

Click to add another Input row.

Parameters of Type Matrix

Unit

Use the input field to set a unit for the parameter.

Value Bounds

Enter the lower and upper bounds for the value in the input fields Lower Bound and Upper Bound.

Element Bounds

Enter the number of rows and columns as the dimensions of the matrix.

Matrix Initialization

Use the drop-down to select the initialization method.

  • Constant: All matrix elements are set to the same constant value, specified in the Constant Value input field.

  • Random (uniform): The matrix elements are filled with random values. The values are uniformly distributed between the limits specified in the Lower Bound and Upper Bound input fields. The bounds must be within the matrix element bounds, specified in the Rows and Columns input fields.

  • Random (normal): The matrix elements are filled with random values. The values are normally distributed, with mean value and standard deviation defined in the Mean and Std input fields.

  • Disturbed Identity: Enter a value lager than 1 in the Noise Magnitude input field. The matrix element bounds (Rows/Columns) must be outside [0, 1]

Depend on Formula

Activate the checkbox to make the parameter dependent on the formula. The formula is optimized and evaluated to set the values of the parameter.

Enter a formula in the input field. The field cannot be left empty.

Click Edit to edit the formula in the formula editor.

Parameters of Type Group Axis

Unit

Use the input field to set a unit for the parameter.

Value Bounds

Enter the lower and upper bounds for the value in the input fields Lower Bound and Upper Bound.

Axis Values

  • Begin/End: Use the Begin and End input fields to specify the lower and upper bounds of the axis. The axis points are evenly distributed. Use the Count input field to specify the number of axis points.

  • Support Vector: The Begin and End input fields are combined. The axis points are specified as a vector. This mode can be used to specify unevenly distributed axis points. Entering a new axis point updates the value in the Count input field. Use the Count input field to specify the number of axis points. A new vector with the new number of equidistant axis points is created.

    • See also

    Create a parameter

    Available Types of Parameters