Altair Feko 2022.1.2 Documentation

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EDITFEKO
EDITFEKO is used to construct advanced models (both the geometry and solution requirements) using a high-level scripting language which includes loops and conditional statements.
Quick Tour of the EDITFEKO Interface
View the main elements and terminology in the EDITFEKO graphical user interface (GUI).
Ribbon
The ribbon is a command bar that groups similar actions in a series of tabs.
Home Tab
The Home tab is the first tab on the ribbon and contains the most frequently used operations.

Release Notes
Get Started
Examples
Introduction to Feko
CADFEKO
POSTFEKO
EDITFEKO
Feko Solution Methods
Optimisation in Feko
Feko Utilities
Description of the Output File of Feko
Feko Application Macros
Scripts and Application Programming Interface (API)
Appendix

Altair Feko 2022.1.2 Documentation

Release Notes
See what's new in the latest release.
Get Started
The Feko Getting Started Guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to get started with Feko.
Examples
The Feko Example Guide contains a collection of examples that teaches you Feko concepts and essentials.
Introduction to Feko
Feko is a comprehensive electromagnetic solver with multiple solution methods that is used for electromagnetic field analyses involving 3D objects of arbitrary shapes.
CADFEKO
CADFEKO is used to create and mesh the geometry or model mesh, specify the solution settings and calculation requests in a graphical environment.
POSTFEKO
POSTFEKO, the Feko post processor, is used to display the model (configuration and mesh), results on graphs and 3D views.
EDITFEKO
EDITFEKO is used to construct advanced models (both the geometry and solution requirements) using a high-level scripting language which includes loops and conditional statements.
- Introduction to EDITFEKO
  EDITFEKO is a scripting interface for advanced users to construct models using a high-level scripting language, which includes FOR loops and conditional IF-ELSE statements.
- Quick Tour of the EDITFEKO Interface
  View the main elements and terminology in the EDITFEKO graphical user interface (GUI).
  - Quick Access Toolbar
    The quick access toolbar is a small toolbar that gives quick access to actions that are often performed.
  - Ribbon
    The ribbon is a command bar that groups similar actions in a series of tabs.
    - Application Menu
      The application menu is similar to a standard file menu of an application. It allows saving and loading of models, print functionality and gives access to application-wide settings.
    - Home Tab
      The Home tab is the first tab on the ribbon and contains the most frequently used operations.
  - Script Editor Area
    The editor area allows you to edit .pre files. The script editor includes syntax highlighting and each file is contained in its own tab.
  - Edit Card
    Press F1 on a card to highlight the card entry in the editor area and display the full card definition in the card panel.
  - Status Bar
    The status bar is a small toolbar that shows the line and column number for the current cursor position as well as the setting for the text editor (insert or overwrite).
  - Card Panel
    The card panel contains the full card definition and provides editing of the card parameters.
  - Help
    The Help icon provides access to the Feko documentation.
  - Search Bar
    The search bar is a single-line text field that allows you to enter search terms and find relevant information in the GUI or the documentation.
  - Application Launcher
    The application launcher toolbar is a small toolbar that provides quick access to other Feko components.
  - Application Menu
    The application menu is similar to a standard file menu of an application. It allows saving and loading of models, print functionality and gives access to application-wide settings.
- PREFEKO Language Concepts
  The language used to create and modify models in EDITFEKO is the PREFEKO language.
- Creating Geometry in EDITFEKO
  Create geometry in EDITFEKO according to the guidelines to ensure that different mesh parts are electrically connected. Meshes can also be imported to create a model.
- Preferences
  EDITFEKO has various default settings that you can configure to customise it to your preference.
- Files Generated by EDITFEKO
  View the files associated and generated by EDITFEKO.
- Shortcut Keys
  View the shortcut keys available for EDITFEKO for faster and easier operation of EDITFEKO.
Feko Solution Methods
One of the key features in Feko is that it includes a broad set of unique and hybridised solution methods. Effective use of Feko features requires an understanding of the available methods.
Optimisation in Feko
Feko offers state-of-the-art optimisation engines based on generic algorithm (GA) and other methods, which can be used to automatically optimise the design and determine the optimum solution.
Feko Utilities
The Feko utilities consist of PREFEKO, OPTFEKO, ADAPTFEKO, the Launcher utility, Updater and the crash reporter.
Description of the Output File of Feko
Feko writes all the results to an ASCII output file .out as well as a binary output file .bof for usage by POSTFEKO. Use the .out file to obtain additional information about the solution.
Feko Application Macros
A large collection of application macros are available for CADFEKO and POSTFEKO.
Scripts and Application Programming Interface (API)
CADFEKO and POSTFEKO have a powerful, fast, lightweight scripting language integrated into the application allowing you to create models, get hold of simulation results and model configuration information as well as manipulation of data and automate repetitive tasks.
Appendix
Reference information is provided in the appendix.

Altair Feko 2022.1.2 Documentation

Home
EDITFEKO
EDITFEKO is used to construct advanced models (both the geometry and solution requirements) using a high-level scripting language which includes loops and conditional statements.
Quick Tour of the EDITFEKO Interface
View the main elements and terminology in the EDITFEKO graphical user interface (GUI).
Ribbon
The ribbon is a command bar that groups similar actions in a series of tabs.
Home Tab
The Home tab is the first tab on the ribbon and contains the most frequently used operations.

Release Notes
Get Started
Examples
Introduction to Feko
CADFEKO
POSTFEKO
EDITFEKO
Feko Solution Methods
Optimisation in Feko
Feko Utilities
Description of the Output File of Feko
Feko Application Macros
Scripts and Application Programming Interface (API)
Appendix

Home Tab

The Home tab is the first tab on the ribbon and contains the most frequently used operations.

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