Use the Desvar Link panel to link a design variable to other design
variables.
Location: Analysis page > Optimization panel
Note: Only available in the OptiStruct solver interface.
Dlink Subpanel
Option |
Action |
dlink |
Enter a name (maximum of 8 characters). |
dependent: designvar |
Select a dependent design variable. |
independent: designvar |
Select the design variables for the given link. You may edit
the linear factors (default is 1.0). |
Dlink2 Subpanel
Option |
Action |
dlink2 |
Enter a name (maximum of 8 characters). |
dependent: designvar |
Select a dependent design variable. |
Button |
Action |
create |
Create the design variable link. |
update |
Update the design variable link. |
review |
Review the design variable link. |
return |
Exit the panel. |