DOPTPRM, SHAPEOPT

Bulk Data Entry Defines an optional parameter to select an alternative shape optimization algorithm.

Definitions

Parameter	Values	Description
`SHAPEOPT`	Integer = 1 or 2	This algorithm can be selected when non-moving shapes are encountered in the optimization. 1 (Default) Default algorithm for shape optimization. 2 Selects the alternate algorithm for shape optimization. If discrete design variables are present, it is recommended to use this parameter along with design optimization parameter, `DDVOPT`=2.

Parameter

Values

Description

SHAPEOPT

Integer = 1 or 2

This algorithm can be selected when non-moving shapes are encountered in the optimization.

If discrete design variables are present, it is recommended to use this parameter along with design optimization parameter, DDVOPT=2.