Solving a Parametric Setup Before an Optimization

Solving a parametric setup before an optimization setup is useful for guiding Optimetrics during an optimization.

To solve a parametric setup before an optimization setup:

1. In the Setup Optimization dialog box, click the General tab.
2. In the Parametric Analysis drop-down menu, click the parametric setup you want Optimetrics to solve before optimization.
   Note:

   The parametric setup must include sweep definitions for the variables you are optimizing.

3. Select Solve the parametric sweep before optimization.

If the parametric setup has not yet been solved, Optimetrics solves it. Optimetrics uses the cost value evaluated at each parametric design variation to determine the next step in the optimization analysis. This enables you to guide the direction in which the optimizer searches for the optimal design variation.