Create and Edit Parameters

In the LS-DYNA, OptiStruct, and Radioss user profiles, certain entities can be defined with parameters in the Entity Editor.

Create and Assign a New Parameter

  1. Right-click on a parameter assignment field and select Create and Assign Parameter from the context menu.
  2. In the Create Parameter dialog, define the new parameter by changing the Parameter type and Expression value.
    When the Card Image and Parameter type are set to expression, the Expression value field becomes active.
    Note: The Entity Editor currently supports the following types of parameters: Double, Integer, Double Expression, and Integer Expression.
  3. In the Expression value field, enter a valid expression.
  4. When you are finished defining the parameter, click Close.
    The Entity Editor creates and assigns the parameter to the selected entity.
    Note: These parameters can be used in HyperStudy for design exploration and optimization.

Edit a Parameter

  1. Right-click on a parameter assignment field and select Edit Parameter from the context menu.
  2. In the Edit Parameter dialog, modify the parameter's data.
  3. When you are finished making changes, click Close.