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The Set Calculation Parameter activity changes the value of a controller calculation parameter. This
activity provides support for calculated signal and output processing.
For example, the following calculation computes stress: stress = force / area
Typically, the controller can measure force but the area must be specified by the user. A calculation
parameter is a mechanism by which that value can be sent to the controller.
A calculated resource acts like a variable, but is set at the controller resource level. You must have one
or more calculated resources in the test to set their value with this activity.
Set Calculation Parameter Activity Properties
Set Calculation Parameter Activity Properties
Description Item
Specifies the controller calculation parameter to be changed. Parameter List
Specifies the value or variable to be set for the selected controller calculation
parameter. Set Value
Set Control Event
Set Control Event Activity Overview
Set Control Event Activity Icon
Use the Set Control Event activity to trigger an action in the controller and optionally log a message
based on test conditions or on user input. The list of actions is controller-dependent.
This activity is typically used in conjunction with an If-Else Condition activity that evaluates a test condition
or variable that contains user input. For example, the activity shuts down the test, triggers an action
supported by the controller, or writes a message to the log. Use this activity in conjunction with the State
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