Composite Criterion

Combine the data of multiple Primary Criterion objects.

Object Properties

The Details properties for this object include the following.

Category	Property/Description
Definition	Suppressed/Unsuppressed: Options include Yes and No (default).
Results	Value: This read-only property displays the calculated displacement, rotation, force, or torque. You can parameterize this value.

Valid Parent Tree Objects: Model for Measures object and the Solution folder for Static Structural or Modal analyses.
Valid Child Tree Objects: This object does not support child objects.

To add this object to the Outline from the:

Measures Object: Select the Model object and then select Measures from the Define group on the Model Context tab. Once the Measures object is inserted, the Composite Criteria option is available from the Measures Context tab, or by right-clicking the Measures object and selecting Insert > Composite Criteria.
Static Structural or Modal Analyses: Select the Solution object and then select the Composite Criteria option from the Solution Context tab, or right-click the Solution object and select Insert > User Defined Criteria > Composite Criteria.

In addition to common right-click options, relevant right-click options for this object include:

Insert: Options include Primary Criteria and Composite Criteria. When the object is inserted under the Solution folder, additional options are available.
Evaluate All Measures (Measures object only): This option calculates a Result property value for all defined criteria objects. Available for the Measures object as well as all child objects.
Evaluate All Results (Solution object).
Rename Based on Definition: The application automatically renames the criterion objects based on Base Result type. For example, when the Base Result property for a Composite Criteria object is set to Mass, the object would be automatically renamed Mass Composite Criteria.
Clear Generated Data: Clears all object data.

See the User Defined Criteria section of the Mechanical User's Guide for the steps to use this object.