Objective

Specifies the structural optimization goal. A Structural Optimization in Mechanical analysis can have only one Objective object in the tree. The application inserts this object automatically when you create a Structural Optimization analysis.

Object Properties

The Details Pane properties for this object are examined in the Define Design Objectives section.

Tree Dependencies

  • Valid Parent Tree Object: Structural Optimization Environment.

  • Valid Child Tree Objects: No supported child objects.

Insertion Methods

The application automatically inserts this object. To add additional Objective objects, highlight the Structural Optimization environment and:

  • Select Objective from the Environment Context.

  • Right-click and select Insert > Objective.

Right-click Options

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

API Reference

See the Objective section of the ACT API Reference Guide for specific scripting information.

Additional Related Information

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