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Using the Adams/View Function Builder
Learning Function Builder Basics
variable create variable=my_radius real=40 units=lengthgeometry
modify shape cylinder &cylinder_name =
.model_1.PART_1.CYLINDER_1 &radius = (my_radius)
For more information on design variables, see
Expression Language Reference.
Numerical Values
In run-time mode you can use integers and real numbers. Adams doesn't support complex numbers at this
time.
Operators
You can use the standard set of FORTRAN operators in the functions you create in run-time mode. The
operators table below lists the operators Adams/View supports in this mode. The table lists the operators
by precedence, with grouping being the highest precedence operator.
• Different from FORTRAN convention, when in run-time mode, the unary minus operator has
precedence over the exponentiation operator, and exponentiation associates from left to right.
Operators
To learn more about the run-time mode, see
Working in Run-Time Mode.
Accessing the Function Builder
You can access the Function Builder in different ways, depending on the operation you are performing.
Adams/View displays the Function Builder in either the run-time or expression mode, reflecting the way
you accessed it. For an overview of the Function Builder modes, see
Learning Function Builder Basics.
The following table shows what types of operations you can perform in the expression mode, and how
you can access it:
This operator: Has this role:
( ) Grouping
- Unary minus = negation
** Exponentiation
/ Division
* Multiplication
+ Addition
- Subtraction
