Simple Math Panel
Use the Simple Math panel to access tool for applying mathematical operations to curves.
Location: Post page > XY Plots panel
You can combine two curves, transform a curve, or export a curve.
The operations available depend on the number of curves.
| Number of Curves | Valid Operations |
|---|---|
| One | Add, Subtract, Divide, Max, Min |
| Two or more | log, exp (exponent), sin, cos, atan, invert (swap X and Y), translate (add a constant), scale (multiply by a constant), external (enables export of a curve) |
For every operation, you can specify that the x or y values of the curve remain fixed.
Examples of external filters are in the filters subdirectory. External filters exchange data with HyperWorks, using the standard curve data file format.
Panel Options
| Option | Action |
|---|---|
| plot = | Click to select the desired plot. |
| 1st curve = | Click to select a curve, which will serve as your initial curve (for example, when subtracting, the second curve is subtracted from the first one.) |
| 2nd curve = | Click to select a curve, which will serve as your secondary curve (for example, when subtracting, the second curve is subtracted from the first one.) This field can be left blank when performing single-curve operations. |
| target = | |
| (operation switch) | Select the desired mathematical operation. The available operations depend on the number of curves selected, and the operation chosen may cause additional inputs to display on the panel. |
| x-fixed / y-fixed | Choose whether the X or Y values of the curves should remain fixed during the operation. Only the values not chosen here are affected by the operation (for example, multiplied or subtracted). |
| factor = | Specify the amount (in
model units) to translate or scale. Note: Available when the
operation is translate or scale.
|
| filter = | Specify a file name,
or click to open a standard file browser which can be used to
navigate to the desired file path and/or select an existing file
name to overwrite. Note: Available when the operation is
external.
|
| params = | Specify necessary
parameters. Note: Available when the operation is
external.
|
Command Buttons
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| execute | Perform the selected mathematical operation on the specified curves. |
| reject | Undo the most recent mathematical operation. |
| return | Exit the panel. |