Defining Operator Filters

You can use the Operator filter to obtain the maximum, minimum, or absolute maximum values for each variable in thefield or history output request. The Operator filter is a low-pass digital filter.

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About Output Filters
  1. From the Simulate section of the action bar, click Operator Filter .
  2. Optional: Enter a descriptive Name.
  3. Optional: From the Determine bounding value options, select one of the following:
    OptionDescription
    Maximum Applies a bounding limit for the maximum.
    Minimum Applies a bounding limit for the minimum.
    Absolute Maximum Applies a bounding limit for the absolute maximum.
    None Does not apply a bounding limit.

    When a bounding value is specified, the filter returns the maximum, minimum, or absolute maximum value for output requests without performing digital filtering of the data.

  4. Optional: Enter a value for the Bounding value limit, which enforces an upper or lower bound for the variables in the output request without performing digital filtering of the data..
  5. Optional: Select Stop analysis upon reaching limit to stop the analysis if any of the variables reach the specified limit.

    Note: Along with the expected output variables, Mechanical Scenario Creation writes an additional field frame to the output file when this option is selected.

  6. Optional: From the Invariant options, specify whether this filter definition applies directly to the first- or second-order invariant.

    Invariants are tensor properties that do not change. For some variables, you can apply the filter directly to the first- or second-order invariant.

  7. Click OK.

The specified Operator filter is now available when you select a filter type when creating output requests.