Configuring the Input

You can select the 3DEXPERIENCE parameters to use in the simulation process.

  1. From the Utilities section of the action bar, click 3DEXPERIENCE App and drop it on the process diagram.
  2. Double-click 3DEXPERIENCE App .
    The 3DEXPERIENCE App Editor appears.
  3. Click the Input tab.
  4. From the Category list, select where the object is stored or where you want to store the object.
  5. In the Content list, enter an already existing object or search for the object.
    The 3DEXPERIENCE parameters appear in the table.
  6. Optional: Use the Filters to reduce the number of items that appear in the table. For example, you can choose to display only 3DEXPERIENCE parameters or only the parameters that contain a particular text string in their name.

    You can also select a node in the tree to view or load the parameters associated with that node. Use the Find box above the tree to quickly locate the desired item in the tree. Drag the bar to the right of the tree to expand or contract it as needed.

    Note: To start a search using the Find box, click or . Do not press Enter; doing so closes the adapter window.

  7. To map a 3DEXPERIENCE parameter to an activity parameter with the same name, do the following:
    1. Click in the Select column for each parameter that you want to add.
    2. Click OK.
      Optimization Process Composer creates the parameter with the same mode and type.

    Note:

    When mapping a Knowledgeware parameter into an activity parameter, the adapter does not support using Knowledgeware parameters that use the same name, regardless of the parent node in the tree under which the Knowledgeware parameters are defined.

    For example, a Knowledgeware parameter named PadDim is defined under two Physical Products: Physical Product 1 and Physical Product 2. The adapter cannot distinguish between the Knowledgeware parameter defined under either of the Physical Products. The adapter may also fail if one the Knowledgeware parameter with the same name used for mapping has a read-only attribute.

  8. To map a 3DEXPERIENCE parameter to an existing activity parameter, do the following:
    1. Click in the Activity Parameter column in the same row as the 3DEXPERIENCE parameter that you want to map.
    2. From the list, select the existing activity parameter to which you want to map.
    3. Click OK.

    Note:

    The mapping process maintains the value of Knowledgeware and PLM parameters in your display units.

    For example, a Knowledgeware parameter representing a length of 200mm, but with display units of meters, will be treated as a value of 0.2 by the activity parameter in the simulation process. Optimization Process Composer does not support unit conversion.

    To reflect the change in display units in the activity parameter's value, you must recreate the mapping by clearing it, closing and reopening the 3DEXPERIENCE Utility Editor, and selecting the mapping again.

  9. To map a 3DEXPERIENCE parameter to a new activity parameter, do the following:
    1. Click in the Activity Parameter column in the same row as the 3DEXPERIENCE parameter that you want to map.
    2. Click Create new.
      The Create New panel appears.
    3. Enter the parameter name.
    4. Optional: Edit the type and mode.
    5. Click OK.
      Optimization Process Composer adds the parameter to the activity. The parameter is also shown as a 3DEXPERIENCE parameter.
  10. Optional: Click Select all or Deselect all to add or clear parameters.
  11. To view the selected parameters, click Show selected.
  12. Click Ok to save your changes and to close the 3DEXPERIENCE App Editor.