Input variable tagging

Tagging idea

If a project contains analytical functions only input variables (random or design) are used in functions expression. If external programs are used (i.e. metal forming FEM program) to compute some quantities used in function expressions input variable values have to be placed in FEM program input file. Usually input variable are the material parameters, loads or shape parameters. To define place, where given variable value have to be saved tagging mechanism is implemented in NumpressExplore system. Input variable tagging window is presented below. The window consists of the following elements:

  • "variable" selection combo box,
  • "line" tag selection combo box,
  • current file path,
  • editor with selected variable tags,
  • selection panel,
  • tag editing panel.
"Random variables table"

To tag a variable select proper variable using "variable" selection combo box. Next ensure if proper file is loaded into editor. If not load proper file using "get file" button. Highlight place in editor where the value of selected input variable have to be placed. Press "create tag" button to create tag. Now Numpress Explore system will be able to save value in input file. In the picture above Random variable represents nodal load force is highlighted and it is ready for tag creation. The window contains some additional features which facilitates tag management. In selection panel user can find in editor all occurences of given text and navigate between them using left, right buttons. Below that creation panel is placed. It contains create and delete tag buttons together with buttons which allows for tag position adjustment. User can move selected tag in right and left side. It is useful when project is loaded in different operating system it was created. In that case tags position adjustmend may be necessary.