Activity 5: Generate outcomes

In this activity, you generate outcomes and practice how to check the generate status and the processing status for the outcomes in the generative study.

Prerequisites

• Activity 4 is complete.
• This activity requires tokens. If you don't want to spend tokens, you can use the predefined sample files from the Data Panel: Generative Design Samples.

Steps

1. Start generating outcomes for the generative study.

   Note: This step requires tokens to complete. If you don't want to spend tokens, you can use the predefined sample file from the Data Panel: Generative Design Samples > Ready to Explore > Explore_ALCOA Bracket.
   1. On the Define tab, click Generate > Generate .
      
      Tip: Alternatively, you can access the Generate dialog from the browser. Right-click a study, and select Generate from the context menu.
   2. In the Generate dialog, verify that Study 1 - Structural Component is selected and the Status is Ready.
   3. Click Generate 1 Study.
      
      The Job Status dialog opens, where you can view the processing status for the generative study.
   4. In the Job Status dialog, click Close.
      
      Tip: You can show the status any time. In the top-right corner, on the Application bar, click the Job Status icon and select View Job Status.
   5. To dismiss the “Thumbnails for your Outcomes will appear…” message, click OK.
      
      The Explore contextual environment opens, where you can see the outcomes.

2. Check the status of generated outcomes for the generative study.

   1. In the Outcome filters pane, take a look at the icon next to the study name.
      
      
      
      Note: After the application finishes processing all outcomes for the study, the status changes to Converged or Completed . You can start exploring outcomes even if their status is Processing .

Activity 5 summary

In this activity, you generated outcomes and practiced how to check the generate status and the processing status for the outcomes in the generative study.