Choosing a Variable to Tune

Before tuning a variable, you must specify that you intend to tune it in the Properties dialog box.

1. To choose a variable to tune:

1. If the variable is a design variable, click Twin Builder > Design Properties. You can also access the project variables from a menu in the lower left corner of the following Optimization dialog boxes: Parametric, Optimization, Sensitivity, Statistical, Design of Experiments, and DesignXplorer Setup. Click Edit Variables > Edit Design Variables.
2. If the variable is a project variable, click Project > Project Variables. You can also access the project variables from a menu in the lower left corner of the following Optimization dialog boxes: Parametric, Optimization, Sensitivity, Statistical, Design of Experiments. and DesignXplorer Setup. Click Edit Variables > Edit Project Variables.

The Properties dialog box appears.

2. Click the tab that lists the variable you want to tune.
3. Click the row containing the variable you want to tune.
   Note:

   Dependent variables cannot be tuned.

4. Select the Tuning option above.
5. For the variable you want to tune, select Include.
   Note:

   Complex numbers are not allowed for variables to be used in an Optimetrics sweep, or for optimization, statistical, sensitivity or tuning setups.

The selected variable will now be available for tuning in the Tune dialog box.

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Tuning a Variable