Create Derived Responses

Use the Derived tool to create responses which are combination of existing responses.

Restriction: Derived responses are not available for Generative Design explorations.
  1. From the Design Explorer ribbon, click the Derived tool.
    Figure 1.


    The Derived Responses dialog opens.
  2. Enter a name for the response.
  3. Build the expression in the following ways:
    • Right-click on an existing force and select Insert from the context menu.
    • Select an absolute or maximum function from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the dialog then click Insert.
    • Enter mathematical operators into the expression, such as +, -, *, /.
  4. Click Create/Update.