Solving a Parametric Setup During an Optimization

Solving a parametric setup during an optimization analysis is useful when you want Optimetrics to solve every design variation specified in the parametric setup at each optimization iteration. A cost function goal could then depend on the value of the variable swept in the parametric setup.

To solve a parametric setup during an optimization analysis:

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 during an optimization.
3. Select Solve the parametric sweep during optimization.
4. Optionally, you can adjust the sweep values to be used during the optimization.
   1. Click on the Goal tab, click Setup Calculations to specify a calculation.

      The Add/Edit Calculation dialog box is displayed.

   2. Click the Calculation Range tab.
   3. Click Edit for the sweep to be modified.
   4. In the pop-up dialog box, select the sweep values to use.
   5. Close the pup-up dialog box. Click Done to close the Add/Edit Calculationdialog box.