Setting the Maximum Iterations Per Variable

The Max. No. of Iterations/Sensitivity Variable value is the maximum number of design variations that Optimetrics solves per variable during a sensitivity analysis. This value is a stopping criterion; if the maximum number of iterations has been completed, the sensitivity analysis stops. If the maximum number of iterations has not been completed, the sensitivity analysis continues by performing another iteration, that is, by solving another design variation. It performs iterations until the approximate error in primary output value is reached or until Optimetrics cannot proceed as a result of other sensitivity setup constraints, such as when it searches for a variable value that is larger than the maximum value.

To set the maximum number of iterations for a sensitivity analysis:

• Under the Calculations tab of the Setup Sensitivity Analysis dialog box, type a value in the Max. No. of Iterations/Sensitivity Variable text box.