Solver Options Window

Configure solver options on the Solver Options window.

Follow these steps to reach the Solver Options window.

  1. Navigate to and select Layout > Layers to open the Edit Layers window.

  2. Choose Select signal from the drop-down menu to enable the options in the Analysis area.

  3. Check the Solver check box to enable Solver .

  4. Click Solver to open the Solver Options window.

    Solver Options > HFSS Tab

  5. Make selections from the following options:

    • Solve inside — enables all objects in the layer to have "solver inside" attribute for HFSS solver. It is possible to perform solve inside on an object-by-object basis. See HFSS 3D Layout Properties for more information.
    • DC Thickness — Controls how DC thickness is calculated for the conductor lumps on the layer.
      • Effective: Calculates as twice the volume/surface area
      • Layer: Use layer thickness
      • Manual: Use user specified value