Variables Tab for Design of Experiments
The Variables tab for the Design of Experiments Setup window displays list of the variables defined for the Design and Project as Optimetrics/Design of Experiments variables.
The columns list the Variable names, the current Min and Max Values and Units, and provides options for the following:
- Override: check this to override the current design value. If you uncheck this option after checking it, a window appears prompting you to confirm the return to the design value.
- Include: whether to include the variable in an analysis.
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Discrete: Discrete Variables physically represent different configurations or states of the model. When the checkbox in the Discrete column is checked, the button in the Levels column will be enabled.
The Levels column shows the variable values. For continuous variables, the levels are determined by the min/max columns. If you check Use Manufacturable Values, Levels lists the Manufacturable values (for example, [ min, va, v2, v3, max]). For Integer variables, Levels can be a subset of the min/max range. The discrete values can be bounded by a min/man range and/or manufacturable values.
- Click the Levels button for the row to edit the discrete values. An edit dialog for the variable appears:
- Continuous Variables physically vary in a continuous manner between a lower and an upper bound (min/max) defined by the user. With continuous variables, you can also apply a Manufacturable Values filter to the variable. Manufacturable Values represent real-world manufacturing or production constraints. The min/man values will be upper and lower constraints on the available manufacturable values bounded by the range. The Levels edit window can also be used to edit continuous variables.
