Creating an Activity Parameter

Activity parameters allow you to pass data between Optimization Process Composer activities and between other 3DEXPERIENCE apps.

See Also
About Parameters
Expressions and Parameters
  1. Open a simulation process.
  2. Select the activity that will contain the new parameter.
  3. From the Data section of the action bar, click Parameters .

    The Parameters panel appears.

    Tip: You can quickly create a new parameter by clicking Add New Parameter. This quick process creates a parameter based on your last settings.

  4. Click .
    The Create New Parameter dialog box appears.
  5. In the Name field, enter the name of the parameter.
  6. In the Structure list, select whether the parameter is a Scalar or Array.
  7. Select the Mode: Input, Output, In/Out, or Neutral.
  8. Select the Type of parameter: Boolean, Integer, Real, String, Object, or Timestamp.
  9. For Scalar parameters, define the initial (default) Value. By default, the value is 0.0.
  10. For Array parameters, specify the following in the Array Dimensions area:
    1. Select the number of Dimensions (1, 2, 3, or 4).
    2. Enter the Size of the dimensions.
    3. Click Edit values to edit the values of the array using the Edit Array Parameter Value table.
    4. Click Dimensions are resizable to resize the array during execution.
  11. Optional: Expand the Advanced area, and enter the description and expression.
  12. If you expanded the Advanced area, you can click ... to define an expression using parameters, key words, or environment variables:
    1. To filter the selections, click Parameter, Key Word, or Environment Variable.
    2. Select the value, and click .

      Note: Optimization Process Composer does not display the list of attributes that can be used in an expression for an activity. However, you can enter the attributes directly in the expression.

    3. Click to evaluate the expression.
    4. Click Ok to save your changes and to close the Parameter Expression dialog box.
  13. To add a choice of values, click Advanced, and do the following:
    1. Click .
    2. Enter the value.
    3. Repeat steps a and b to enter additional values. Click to remove a value.

      The values are available from the Parameters panel.

  14. Click Ok to save your changes and to close the Create New Parameter dialog box.