Desvar Link Panel

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.

Command Buttons

Button Action
create Create the design variable link.
update Update the design variable link.
review Review the design variable link.
return Exit the panel.