Create Explorations

Use the Create Explorations tool to create DOE or optimization explorations.

1. Do one of the following:
   • From the Design Explorer ribbon, Exploration tool group, click the Create Explorations tool.

     
     
     Figure 1.

   • Right-click on the Explorations heading in the Design Explorer Browser and select Create.
   The Explorations dialog opens.
2. Click then select an exploration type.

   Option	Description
   DOE	A DOE is a series of tests in which purposeful changes are made to the input variables to investigate their effect upon the output responses and to get an understanding of the global behavior of a design problem. By running a DOE, you can determine which factors are most influential on an output response.
   Optimization	An Optimization is a mathematical procedure used to determine the best design for a set of given constraints, by changing the input variables in an automatic manner.

3. Optional: Edit the name and type of the exploration by clicking in the corresponding fields.
4. Click the Location field then browse for and select a directory to store the simulation results.

Tip: Clicking the Review Explorations satellite icon also invokes the Explorations dialog.