Tools -> Function Builder		  

Function Builder

Helps you create and modify functions and parameterize values for various entities. You can either work in the expression mode or the run-time mode.

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Expression Mode

Run-time Mode

For more information on Function Builder, see the ADAMS/View Function Builder online help.

For the option:

Do the following:

Create/modify a function object

You can type in a function or choose from the list of system supplied functions.

Function Categories

Use the pull-down menu to choose from:

  • All Functions

  • Math Functions

  • Location/Orientation Functions

  • Modeling Functions

  • Matrix/Array Functions

  • String Functions

  • Database Functions

  • File Functions

  • Misc. Functions

Information on types of functions.

Assist Only available for certain functions. Displays a dialog box to help you with function parameters.
Click to add a plus (+) sign or right-click for more operators.
Name Enter a name of a new or existing function object.

Load

Select to update with the properties of the current function object.

Type

Select the type of value you want the function to return. Choose from:

  • real

  • integer

  • array

  • string

  • object

  • location_orientation

Arguments Enter the names of arguments for the function object.

Assumed Values

Select to specify assumed values for arguments to be used during validation and/or plotting.

Getting Object Data

Select a type object allowed in the object field. Choose from:

  • Markers

  • Parts

  • Design Points

  • Design Variables

  • Results Data

  • Measures

  • All Objects

Enter the name of an object to insert into your function definition in the field next to the pull-down menu.

Get Data Owned By Object

Select if you want to get the name of a data field owned by the object and insert it into your function definition.

Insert Object Name

Select if you want to insert the object name into your function definition.

Plot

Select to plot your function.

Plot Limits

Select to specify the horizontal limits for plotting your function.

Evaluate

Select to evaluate your function.