Expression Editor

Expression Editor

Starting the Expression Editor

There are two different ways to start the Expression Editor:

• when setting a value for a parameter or variable, click on to display the Expression Editor,

• use the menu Tools > Expression Editor.Figure 91: Expression Editor

Use of the Expression Editor

You can use the Expression Editor for:

• general calculations,

• entering mathematical functions and expressions as a parameter value.

Procedure

Procedure

1. To enter a mathematical function in the input box, select a function in the Mathematical functions list.

2. Double-click on the mathematical function.

The mathematical function is placed in the input box.

3. Enter one or several values in the brackets.

You can select values in the Fundamental constants and Global parameters lists by double-clicking on the values.

4. If necessary complete the expression by selecting operators and functions in the two lists.

5. When your expression is complete, click on the equals button.

The result is displayed, when possible, in the grey box next to the equals button.