Steps for Setting Up and Using a Prediction Derating File
The following table provides guidance on the steps you take to set up and use a Prediction Derating file. In addition to supplying general instructions and descriptions, this topic references other topics where appropriate. These referenced topics typically describe how to perform the actions indicated.
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The actions in the following table are numbered to indicate that they are performed sequentially. To successfully perform a prediction, you must complete these actions in the order in which they are listed.
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1. Insert derating records for necessary parts in the Prediction Derating file.
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The Prediction Derating file is a singular support file. It is created when the Project is created. In this file, you can insert derating records to specify the custom derating limits to use as defaults for parts. For more information, see Inserting a Derating Record.
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2. For each part, enter only override delimiting values in the derating parameters shown in the Prediction Data pane.
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If the custom defaults specified for derating limits are not applicable for a part, you must enter override values in the derating parameters that appear in the Derating Parameters box on the lower right side of the Prediction Data pane. For more information, see Derating Fields.
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3. Calculate prediction results.
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You run prediction calculations by clicking Calculate on the standard toolbar or by selecting > . For more information, see Calculating Prediction Results.
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When derating records exist in the Prediction Data file, the derating limits specified for these parts are used to perform a derating analysis when prediction calculations run. All parts that are overstressed are shown in another color in the System Tree Items table and Parts Table. The color in which to display overstressed parts is specified under Display in the Options window. For more information, see User Options. The default color for overstressed parts is red.