Parametric Table

The Parametric Table is where you specify design constraints and parameter ranges. You can easily view configurations, find one that passes all constraints, and create more optimized designs with higher safety factors.

Commands related to each section are accessed with the row context menu.

Access:

Ribbon: Stress Analysis tab Manage panel Parametric Table Note: You can resize the Parametric Table and adjust the size of the Design Constraints and Parameters sections. You can also undock the Parametric Table from the application window.

Design Constraints

Constraint Name	Lists the parameters identified for the model. Right-click to add or remove constraints, such as Von Mises Stress, displacement, or mass.
Constraint Type	Each constraint type has a specific behavior which determines how it interacts in the table. Available Constraint types are: View the Value Lower Limit Upper Limit Minimize Fit in Range Avoid Range Limit and Range filter the results to the set that meets the limit when optimizing other constraints.
Limit	Filters the results to the set that meets the bounding limit when optimizing other constraints.
Safety Factor	Gauges how much you can exceed the variable before causing the constraint to fail. A comparison to the Limit factored by the Safety Factor determines whether it meets the limit or range. For more about how Inventor applies the Safety Factor, see Use parametric tables
Result Value	Displays the value of the constraint for the simulation. If the value is within the limit, it has a green background. If it exceeds the limit, it has a red background. Gray backgrounds indicate the value is interpolated or out of range and the closest value displays.
Unit	Displays the unit of measure for the value in the preceding cell.

Parameters

Component Name	Displays the name of the component with which the parameter is associated.
Feature Name	Display the name of the feature with which the parameter is associated.
Parameter Name	Displays the parameter name.
Values	Displays the parameter value or range and points of the range. See the following information about specifying ranges.
Slide control	Adjusts the current value of the parameter within the specified range. The geometry updates to display the value change.
Current Value	Displays the current value of the parameter based on the slider location. You can type in a value and the slider and geometry update. Note: If an update error occurs, the current value and slider revert to the last-successful solved state.
Unit	Displays the parameter unit.

Note: Any Standard iPart or iAssembly member is not allowed for parameter range changes. Custom iPart members are allowed.

Ranges for Parametric Dimensions

Specify multiple values, as ranges, for parametric dimensions using one of the following methods:

• Define a range by separating the minimum and maximum values with a dash, such as 2 - 4.
• Define the number of points in the range by adding a colon and the number after the range. For example, 2 - 4 : 8 specifies a range from 2 to 4 with 8 points in the configuration.
• Define discreet values by separating each with a comma, such as 2, 3, 3.5, 4.

Enter the numbers in ascending order.

After defining the parameter ranges to evaluate, right-click over a row and click the desired command. A quick Reference is available for each command.