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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.
Parametric Modeling
Create parametric sketches, geometry, and PolyNURBS with construction history and variables.
Implicit Modeling
Create implicit models with primitives, lattices, point clouds, fields, offsetting, Booleans, inverting, smoothing, morphing, and filleting.
Structures
Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.
Motion
Set up and run a motion analysis, plot the results, and export the results.
Fluids
Prepare and run a computational fluid dynamics simulation.
Design Explorer
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.
Manufacture
Set up and run a basic porosity or thinning analysis.
Print 3D
Prepare and run an additive manufacturing simulation, and export a file for 3D printing.
Rendering
Adjust the materials and environment of objects in the scene to create a photorealistic image.
Inspire Python API
Learn how to access the Inspire Python API including online help, quick start demos, and the Extension Manager.
Reference
View the glossary, frequently asked questions, and errors and alerts.
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

Create Variables from the Property Editor

Use the Property Editor to create variables to parametrize a model.

From the View menu, select Property Editor.
The Property Editor opens.
Select the object where you want to create a variable.
The selected object's properties are displayed in the Property Editor.
In the modeling window, select the property you want to parametrize.
Click the f(x) icon and select Create Variable from the dropdown menu to create a new variable based on the type in the text field, or select the name of an existing similar type variable to assign it.

Tip:

You can also create a variable by entering a new name and expression in the text field, for example: Variable1=50
In addition, you can also create a new variable based on an existing variable, for example, Variable2=Variable1*0.5.