Working with Design Variables

Design Variables (Local Variables) are only available within the HFSS design for which they are defined. A design variable can be assigned to a parameter value in the design. You can also add a variable defined with an array of values. Choosing Add Property pops up an Add Property dialog with default radio button on Variable; choosing Add Array pops up an Add Array dialog; choosing Add Separator pops up an Add Property dialog with default radio button on Separator.

The Design Properties menu item allows you to access up to three tabs, depending on your design:

• Local Variables – variables, which you define, that apply to the current design only. Local variables can be defined at the design level.
• General – predefined design variables that cannot be changed. You cannot use the names of these variables when creating a new variable.

Importing and Exporting Variables

Once you have defined Design Variables, you can export them to a csv file, and import them to another project or design. If there are naming conflicts on import, these are flagged as errors. The Properties dialogs for Design Variables include Import... and Export... buttons.