Simulate
Before connect the optimization sequence with LS-OPT the user is able to simulate the actions that will take place in each loop and check the results.
| Right click on the Optimization Task and select the Simulate function. |
The Simulate window opens displaying all the defined Design Variables.
- To simulate the shaping according to the design variable values switch the Animate pull-down menus of each design variable to the “Animate” option.
- Pick the Calculate button to calculate all states. The animation buttons become active.
- Use the activate buttons (play, stop, forward, etc..) to animate the model though the design variable values. Alternatively use the Current step slide bar to go to a specific step. The Frame rate slide bar will change the animation speed.
- After checking the model validity for any combination of design variable values pick the Esc to quit. The model returns to its initial state.
!NOTE:
- The actions that cannot be restored (for example Smoothing) are excluded from the simulate action.
After the definition and the checking the model for different design variables combinations, the ANSA file should be saved with the Optimization Task in Execution mode.
| Right click on the Optimization Task and select Edit. | |
| The Optimization Task card appears. Switch the Run Mode pull-down menu to Execution. Pick OK to confirm. | |
| At this time the DV File is created. In case that the DV File already exists a warning window appears. Pick OK to overwrite the DV File. |
NOTES:
If the Cancel button is picked, the Optimization Task will remain in Definition mode. This ensures that the Optimization Run won’t run using a not compatible DV File.
The Optimization Task is able to switch to Execution mode only if all Task Items are defined properly.
The symbol Now, save the ANSA file. The model is ready to be connected to the LS-OPT. |