MTS Fracture Analyzer - Manual (Page 66)

Description Item
• Array of Boolean—The variable holds multiple values of the Boolean data
type.
• Array of Numbers—The variable holds multiple values of the numeric
data type.
• Array of Text—The variable holds multiple values of the text data type.
• Boolean—The variable type holds a Boolean value of either True or False.
• Number—(Default) The variable type holds numeric values.
• Text—Specify that the variable holds alphanumeric text rather than numeric
data.
Select the unit dimension. The dimension indicates a type of measurement,
such as length or force. However, the dimension does not specify which unit Dimension
type is used when displaying this measurement. You must specify the unit
type in the Unit field.
The dimension of a variable determines where it can be used. The dimension
is used to filter out incompatible variables from being incorrectly used within
the application. Only those variables that have a dimension that matches the
dimension of the signal can be used in the processing activity.
This property is not used when the variable data is a string.
Select a unit type in which the dimension is displayed. The unit indicates a
unit of measurement, such as mm (millimeters) or m (meters) for length, or N Unit
(Newtons) or lbf (pounds) for force. The list only shows the set of units that
are compatible with the dimension of the variable. This is the unit of measure
that you want to assign to the variable value.
This property is not used when the variable data is a string.
7.2.5.0 Variable Calculated Properties
The Calculation panel shows the defined calculation for a variable.
Variable Calculated Properties
Description Item
If a calculation has been defined for the variable and you clear the Is
Calculated check box, the calculation equation is cleared (erased). Is Calculated
To create a calculation, click Is Calculated and click Edit.
To edit a calculation, click .... Edit
Select this check box to limit evaluation of the calculation to only during testing
(in either TW or MP), not post-test. The calculation is not performed in the Evaluate Only During
Test
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7.0 Variable Analysis