Link/Unlink Design Variables

Design variables can be linked to one another to ensure that their values remain the same throughout the exploration. This is useful in cases of symmetry or when it is known, for example, that two parts will have the same thickness. In addition, reducing the number of independent variables will reduce the number of runs required for the exploration.

1. Click the satellite icon on any of the Inputs tools .
   The Inputs dialog opens.
2. Click the Details tab.
3. Right-click on a variable and select Link then select the variable it to link to.
   The linked variable must be of the same type (e.g. thickness → thickness, property → corresponding property).