SIMPLORER User Manual V6.0 - FER-a

SIMPLORER 6.0 — Manual 299
� «Interpolation»
In the list, select «Linear» or «Spline». Within the characteristic the values are interpolated;
outside the values are extrapolated. The spline interpolation is only available if the X and Y
value is at least 4 points away from the limit. Therefore, the spline interpolation is useful only
if the characteristic has more than 8x8 data points. If the characteristic is smaller than 8x8,
linear interpolation is used, even if spline interpolation is defined.
� «File Name»
If no file is used, enter the datasets in the tables. Create, delete, or move entries with the symbols
placed on the upper right side. See also “Defining Parameters” on page 49.
� «File Name»
To define the data points, a three-dimensional data file is used which can be created by the
DAY Post Processor or a text editor. The XZY data file always has three channels (columns)
where X, Y, and Z value are stored. The length (number of lines) of the data files is arbitrary.
To open or save files, click the symbols next to the text box. Please note: Select the correct file
filter (.mdx) before browsing. See also “The .mdx File Format” on page 467.
� � «Unit X Axis»«Unit Y Axis»«Unit Z Axis»
Defines the units for X, Y, and Z Axis. Check the options and enter the unit in the text box.
The units are saved in the created .mdx file.
«X Axis»
Defines the X values of the each characteristic block. Create, delete, or move entries with the
symbols placed on the upper right side. If you click , you can sweep data for
a given range of values. replaces the values in the lookup table, inserts
the new data at the table end.
«Y Axis»
Defines the select value of the characteristic block. The value is taken from the value of the
parameter variable.
Create, delete, or move entries with the symbols placed on the upper right side and enter a
numerical values in the table. If you click , you can sweep data for a given
range of values. replaces the values in the lookup table, inserts the new
data at the table end.
«Z Axis»
Defines the Z values for each X value. Click a Y value in the mid-table. All available X values
are displayed in the right table. Click in the «Z axis» field and enter a numerical value. See
also requirements for characteristic blocks.
Component Parameters
Description [Unit] Parameter Name Data Type
Interpolation Method, 1-linear, 2-spline Interpolation real
Variable Name of Select Parameter FamilyParameter real
File Name, 3-dimensional .mdx File FamilyOfCurves file
Component Outputs
Description [Unit] Parameter Name Data Type
Value VAL real
Current X, Y, Z Values of the Nonlinear Component X, Y, Z real