Scalar Calculation
Click the browse button to select the scalar calculation to be used for this Figure of Merit.
Options for the static definition of Scalar Calculation are described in the following table.
Compute options for Scalar Calculation
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Average | The average value of the samples of the dynamic definition of the scalar calculation. |
| Maximum | The maximum value of the samples of the dynamic definition of the scalar calculation. |
| Minimum | The minimum value of the samples of the dynamic definition of the scalar calculation. |
| Percent Above | The value of the scalar calculation dynamic definition is greater than the computed value X percentage of time, where X is a Percent Level you specify. |
| Percent Below | The value of the scalar calculation dynamic definition is less than the computed value X percentage of time, where X is a Percent Level you specify. |
| Sum | The sum of the samples of the dynamic definition of the scalar calculation. |
Dependencies
There are additional flags which may be required, depending on the nature of the scalar calculation.
In addition, if the value of the scalar is dependent on the result of an Access or Chain calculation involving the grid object, the Update Accesses computed outside Coverage check box in the Figure of Merit Properties > Basic > Definition must also be selected. Without this flag and the Use Actual Objects on the Grid Points flag, the value of the scalar will not be properly calculated. Note that the Analysis Workbench provides a Show Dependencies option, which may be used to check the constituent tree for any Access or Chain components.
Displaying Scalar Calculation in a Graphics Window
Graphics are used to represent the static and dynamic value of Scalar Calculation. Graphics representing the dynamic values are only displayed during animation. If Satisfaction is enabled, the graphics follow the general behavior for satisfaction graphics. If Satisfaction is disabled and no contour levels have been defined, no graphics display in the window. There are no default graphics for the Scalar Calculation Figure Of Merit.