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Altair Feko 2024.1 Documentation
Altair Feko 2024.1 Documentation

2024.1
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  2. EDITFEKO

    EDITFEKO is used to construct advanced models (both the geometry and solution requirements) using a high-level scripting language which includes loops and conditional statements.

  3. Quick Tour of the EDITFEKO Interface

    View the main elements and terminology in the EDITFEKO graphical user interface (GUI).

  • Welcome
  • Release Notes

    See what's new in the latest release.

  • Get Started

    The Feko Getting Started Guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to get started with Feko.

  • Examples

    The Feko Example Guide contains a collection of examples that teaches you Feko concepts and essentials.

  • Introduction to Feko

    Feko is a comprehensive electromagnetic solver with multiple solution methods that is used for electromagnetic field analyses involving 3D objects of arbitrary shapes.

  • CADFEKO

    CADFEKO is used to create and mesh the geometry or model mesh, specify the solution settings and calculation requests in a graphical environment.

  • POSTFEKO

    POSTFEKO, the Feko post processor, is used to display the model (configuration and mesh), results on graphs and 3D views.

  • EDITFEKO

    EDITFEKO is used to construct advanced models (both the geometry and solution requirements) using a high-level scripting language which includes loops and conditional statements.

    • Introduction to EDITFEKO

      EDITFEKO is a scripting interface for advanced users to construct models using a high-level scripting language, which includes FOR loops and conditional IF-ELSE statements.

    • Quick Tour of the EDITFEKO Interface

      View the main elements and terminology in the EDITFEKO graphical user interface (GUI).

      • Quick Access Toolbar

        The quick access toolbar is a small toolbar that gives quick access to actions that are often performed.

      • Ribbon

        The ribbon is a command bar that groups similar actions in a series of tabs.

      • Script Editor Area

        The editor area allows you to edit .pre files. The script editor includes syntax highlighting and each file is contained in its own tab.

      • Edit Card

        Press F1 on a card to highlight the card entry in the editor area and display the full card definition in the card panel.

      • Status Bar

        The status bar is a small toolbar that shows the line and column number for the current cursor position as well as the setting for the text editor (insert or overwrite).

      • Card Panel

        The card panel contains the full card definition and provides editing of the card parameters.

      • Help

        The Help icon provides access to the Feko documentation.

      • Search Bar

        The search bar is a single-line text field that allows you to enter search terms and find relevant information in the GUI or the documentation.

      • Application Launcher

        The application launcher toolbar is a small toolbar that provides quick access to other Feko components.

      • Application Menu

        The application menu is similar to a standard file menu of an application. It allows saving and loading of models, print functionality and gives access to application-wide settings.

    • PREFEKO Language Concepts

      The language used to create and modify models in EDITFEKO is the PREFEKO language.

    • Creating Geometry in EDITFEKO

      Create geometry in EDITFEKO according to the guidelines to ensure that different mesh parts are electrically connected. Meshes can also be imported to create a model.

    • Preferences

      EDITFEKO has various default settings that you can configure to customise it to your preference.

    • Files Generated by EDITFEKO

      View the files associated and generated by EDITFEKO.

    • Shortcut Keys

      View the shortcut keys available for EDITFEKO for faster and easier operation of EDITFEKO.

  • Feko Solution Methods

    One of the key features in Feko is that it includes a broad set of unique and hybridised solution methods. Effective use of Feko features requires an understanding of the available methods.

  • Optimisation in Feko

    Feko offers state-of-the-art optimisation engines based on generic algorithm (GA) and other methods, which can be used to automatically optimise the design and determine the optimum solution.

  • Feko Utilities

    The Feko utilities consist of PREFEKO, OPTFEKO, ADAPTFEKO, the Launcher utility, Updater and the crash reporter.

  • Description of the Output File of Feko

    Feko writes all the results to an ASCII output file .out as well as a binary output file .bof for usage by POSTFEKO. Use the .out file to obtain additional information about the solution.

  • Feko Application Macros

    A large collection of application macros are available for CADFEKO and POSTFEKO.

  • Scripts and Application Programming Interface (API)

    CADFEKO and POSTFEKO have a powerful, fast, lightweight scripting language integrated into the application allowing you to create models, get hold of simulation results and model configuration information as well as manipulation of data and automate repetitive tasks.

  • Appendix

    Reference information is provided in the appendix.

Quick Tour of the EDITFEKO Interface

View the main elements and terminology in the EDITFEKO graphical user interface (GUI).

Figure 1. The EDITFEKO window.


  1. Quick Access Toolbar
  2. Ribbon
  3. Script Editor Area
  4. Edit Card
  5. Status Bar
  6. Card Panel
  7. Help
  8. Search Bar
  9. Application Launcher
  10. Application Menu
  • Quick Access Toolbar
    The quick access toolbar is a small toolbar that gives quick access to actions that are often performed.
  • Ribbon
    The ribbon is a command bar that groups similar actions in a series of tabs.
  • Script Editor Area
    The editor area allows you to edit .pre files. The script editor includes syntax highlighting and each file is contained in its own tab.
  • Edit Card
    Press F1 on a card to highlight the card entry in the editor area and display the full card definition in the card panel.
  • Status Bar
    The status bar is a small toolbar that shows the line and column number for the current cursor position as well as the setting for the text editor (insert or overwrite).
  • Card Panel
    The card panel contains the full card definition and provides editing of the card parameters.
  • Help
    The Help icon provides access to the Feko documentation.
  • Search Bar
    The search bar is a single-line text field that allows you to enter search terms and find relevant information in the GUI or the documentation.
  • Application Launcher
    The application launcher toolbar is a small toolbar that provides quick access to other Feko components.
  • Application Menu
    The application menu is similar to a standard file menu of an application. It allows saving and loading of models, print functionality and gives access to application-wide settings.

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