Real parameters

Parameters real

Real parameters enter the simulation run as real constants but they are actually stored as text strings. This gives added flexibility because you can type an expression like 1/60 which can be more convenient than typing 0.01666666666667. You can also use expressions involving global real parameters, global integer parameters, pi(π) and certain mathematical functions. In the Value input box you have access to an as shown in the figure below.

Figure 113: Expression editor

The Expression editor enables you to enter an expression, check its validity and its value (click on the = button). When you are happy with the expression click on the OK button. Note that for real parameters the minimum and maximum values are advisory only.