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Create and assign variables to parametrize a model. This allows you to quickly iterate and compare design concepts by tweaking the values of the variables.
Create Material Variables
Create variables to parametrize the materials in a model.

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Variables
Create and assign variables to parametrize a model. This allows you to quickly iterate and compare design concepts by tweaking the values of the variables.
- Create or Assign Variables to Parametrize a Model
  Create or assign variables to parametrize a model. Variables can be created from a tool or the tool’s microdialog where f(x) is present.
- Create Variables from a Tool or Microdialog
  Click f(x) in a tool or microdialog to create or assign a variable.
- Create Variables from the Property Editor
  Use the Property Editor to create variables to parametrize a model.
- Create Material Variables
  Create variables to parametrize the materials in a model.
- Create Variables from Python Properties
  Create variables from an object's Python properties.
- Create, Edit, and Import/Export Variables Using the Variable Manager
  Use the Variable Manager to edit variables, create new variables, and import or export variables in .csv format.
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Evaluate designs by using geometric variables and applying a design-of-experiments (DOE) or optimization method. We recommend fully constraining your sketch when sketch variables are used in the design exploration.
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Create Material Variables

Create variables to parametrize the materials in a model.

Right-click the part in the modeling window or in the Materials tool and choose Material > Create Variable.

Figure 1. Part Context Menu

Figure 2. Material Tool Context Menu
Select the materials you want to use in the Create Material Variable guide panel.

For more information, see Assigning Materials.