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 Engineering Solutions, 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. |