Solving a Set of Equations

You can solve a set of equations using the operators and functions of the EKL.

Note: You may also create a set of equation by clicking the relation set in the tree and clicking Set of Equations

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Before you begin:

You must have created product or 3D Shape containing parameters that are intended to be used as variables in a set of equations.

Create the set of equations. To do so, do the following:
1. Enter the name of the equation.
2. Enter a comment.
3. Select a destination and click OK.
Enter the set of equations in the editor.

Click the Parse arrow and click Solve.

Option	Description
Constant parameters	Parameters whose values are set by you and are considered as constants by the solver. This value can be changed directly in the Value column by clicking twice (slowly) in the Value cell.
Unknown parameters	Parameters whose values are computed after you click Apply.

The value of each parameter appears first in the Unknown parameters frame, and in the tree.

Important:

In a set of equations, the semi-colon (;) is used as a separator.
The equations set capabilities require the Engineering Rules Capture app.

The Options tab contains the following options:


Options	Description
Algorithm	Precision: Enables you to define the precision of the results (i.e the number of decimal digits after the decimal point.) Use the Gauss method for linear equations: Accelerates the solve operation when working with linear equations.
Termination criteria	Maximal computation time (sec.): Enables you to indicate the computation time. If the indicated time is equal to 0, the computation lasts until a solution is found. Show 'Stop' dialog: If selected, displays a "Stop" dialog box that will enable you to interrupt the computation.