Links connecting systems represent data sharing or data transfer between the systems. The following table provides descriptions of links used in the Project Schematic.

Link Name	Image	Description
Shared data		Data is shared between systems.
Data transfer		Data is transferred from an upstream system to a downstream system.
Input parameters		A system is consuming input parameters. These links connect systems to the Parameter Set bar.
Output parameters		A system is providing output parameters. These links connect systems to the Parameter Set bar.
Design Exploration system		A Design Exploration system is connected to project parameters. These links connect Design Exploration systems to the Parameter Set bar.
Design point data	N/A	Design point data is transferred from a Design Exploration component to a Design Exploration Direct Optimization system. For more information, see ????.