Goal-Dependent Table

Allows you to specify a tabulated dependency of parameters on a goal value.

This option is available for the following Input Data features:

  • Two-Resistor Component;

  • Thermoelectric Cooler,

  • Radiation Source;

  • Surface Source;

  • Volume Source.

Procedure

  1. In the Dependency type list, select F(goal) - table to define a dependency on any goal in the project.
  2. In the Dependent on goal list, select the desired goal.
  3. In the Table of values, specify values in all columns.

    While specifying a tabular dependence you can import data from Microsoft Excel: define a two-column table in a Microsoft Excel worksheet, copy it to the Clipboard, then click any argument (left) cell in the Table of values and press Ctrl+V or right-click the cell and select Paste to paste the data into the table.

    It is also possible to export the Table of values into a Microsoft Excel sheet: hold down Shift and click the cells you want to export. Press Ctrl+C or right-click the selected cell and select Copy to copy the contents of the cells into the Clipboard, then open a Microsoft Excel document and paste the data in a cell.

    Note:

    Note, that the argument values in the Table of values must be sorted in ascending order (the smallest values at the top, with values increasing going down the table).

  4. Click Chart  to display the data plot.
    Tip

    You can modify the dependence by dragging its tabular points in the plot area.

  5. For steady-state analyses you can also use the Damping option.

    This option limits the amount which a parameter dependent on the goal changes from one iteration to the next by averaging the parameter changes over the damping interval. It allows to improve the convergence stability.

    See “Damping”.