Use the Desvar Link panel to link a design variable to other design
variables.
Location: Analysis page > Optimization panel
Note: Only available in the OptiStruct solver interface.
Dlink Subpanel
| Option |
Action |
| dlink |
Enter a name (maximum of 8 characters). |
| dependent: designvar |
Select a dependent design variable. |
| independent: designvar |
Select the design variables for the given link. You may edit
the linear factors (default is 1.0). |
Dlink2 Subpanel
| Option |
Action |
| dlink2 |
Enter a name (maximum of 8 characters). |
| dependent: designvar |
Select a dependent design variable. |
Command Buttons
| Button |
Action |
| create |
Create the design variable link. |
| update |
Update the design variable link. |
| review |
Review the design variable link. |
| return |
Exit the panel. |