Create Gauge Inputs

Use the Gauge tool to create design variables based on the thickness of selected properties.

  1. From the Design Explorer ribbon, click the Gauge tool.


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  2. Select properties.
    Gauge input values can be entered in one of the following ways:
    • As a continuous range of values, where the lower and upper bounds are specified as a percentage plus or minus its nominal value.
    • As a continuous range of values, where the lower and upper bounds are specified specifically.
    • As a list of discrete values.
  3. In the microdialog,
    1. Select how you would like to define the input values, then either specify the lower and upper bounds or specify a list of valid discrete values.
    2. Click Create.