Working with Variables   

Choosing a Variable to Optimize

Before a variable can be optimized, you must specify that you intend for it to be used during an optimization analysis in the Properties dialog box.

1. If the variable is a design variable, do the following: Click HFSS or HFSS-IE>Design Properties.

If the variable is a project variable, do the following: Click Project>Project Variables.

The Properties dialog box appears.

2. Click the tab that lists the variable you want to optimize.

3. Click the row containing the variable you want to optimize.

4. Select the Optimization option above.

5. For the variable you want to optimize, select Include.

The selected variable will now be available for optimization in an Optimetrics setup defined in the current design or project.

6. Optionally, override the default minimum and maximum values that Optimetrics will use for the variable in every optimization analysis. During optimization, the optimizer will not consider variable values that lie outside of this range.

Related Topics

Setting up an Optimization Analysis