Using Reduce Matrix > Float

This type of reduction lets you model the presence of floating conductors in a structure.

To define which conductors are floating:

1. Click 2D Extractor > Reduce Matrix > Float.

   The Reduce Operation window appears, with a list of the model's conductors in the left pane.

   

2. Select a conductor to float. As soon as you click the conductor, it is removed from the conductors list and added to the Reduced Conductors List.
   Note:

   You can select a conductor that has already been reduced. However, you cannot select all conductors.

3. If you have a long list of conductors, you can filter the list by entering search criteria and clicking Filter. Use multiple search criteria with a comma separator (for example, "Redsource*, BlueSource*").
4. Click one of the following:
   • Save and Create to save and leave the Reduce Operation window open to add an additional operation. You must select the next operation from the drop-down menu before clicking this button.
   • Save and Close to save the current operation and close the window.
   • Cancel to close the window without making changes.

   Operations that have been performed appear in the Project Manager: