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Perform Studies
A study is a self-contained project in which models, variables, output responses, and approaches are defined.
Setup the Study
Before you can create approaches you must first setup your Study by defining input variables and output responses.
Edit Files
Use the Editor to create and edit template files, parameterize ASCII files, create variables or shape templates, recognize and edit Templex statements in files, execute parameterized files, and perform advanced editing.
Use Shape Variables

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Discover HyperStudy functionality with interactive tutorials.
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Create, open, import, and save models.
Perform Studies
A study is a self-contained project in which models, variables, output responses, and approaches are defined.
- Setup the Study
  Before you can create approaches you must first setup your Study by defining input variables and output responses.
  - Edit Files
    Use the Editor to create and edit template files, parameterize ASCII files, create variables or shape templates, recognize and edit Templex statements in files, execute parameterized files, and perform advanced editing.
    - Create, Edit, Remove Parameters
      Create, edit, and remove parameters using the HyperStudy Editor.
    - Attach/Detach Parameters from Existing Parameters
    - Use Shape Variables
    - Parameter Format Specifiers
      When text is selected for replacement with a parameter, the HyperStudy Editor recognizes the format and size of the highlighted text.
    - Editor Settings
      Settings to configure the Editor.
  - Define Definition
    Define the models, input variables, and output responses to be used in the study.
- Setup the Approaches
  Once the study Setup is complete, an unlimited combination of approaches can be added to a study. A study approach is a specific set of steps taken to study the mathematical model of a design.
Learn the Approaches
Each approach in HyperStudy serves a different purpose in the design study.
Customize HyperStudy
Customize HyperStudy by registering solver scripts, functions, and optimizers, and defining user preferences files.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts used to access HyperStudy features.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides quick responses to typical and frequently asked questions regarding HyperStudy.

Use Shape Variables

Insert Shape Templates

From the menu bar, click Tools > Editor.
The Editor opens.
In the File field, open the file to be used as the base input template.
Highlight the fields (usually nodes) to be replaced by a shape template in the text area, then right-click and select Include Shape from the context menu.
In the Shape Template dialog, open the shape template (.node.tpl file generated by HyperMesh).

HyperStudy replaces the selected text with an include statement linked to the selected .node.tpl file.

Select a Group of Nodes

From the menu bar, click Tools > Editor.
The Editor opens.
In the File field, open the file to be used as the base input template.
Select all of the GRID, *NODE, or /NODE cards by right-clicking anywhere in the text area and selecting Select Nodes > GRID, *NODE, or /NODE from the context menu.

HyperStudy selects and highlights all of the nodes for the card you selected.