SETVAR for multi-configurations is not explained!

Question

I need to set variables in a multi-configuration system. The manual does NOT explain how to do this!

From the manual:

“SETVAR config, M, status, operand”

and down below:

“If the code is M, then the syntax for this command is as shown under "syntax" above.”

This is quite useless circular logic! It just points me back to the top with no resolution or answer!

What do I put for an “operand” if I want to vary curvature 8 on configuration 3, for example?

SETVAR 3, M, 1, then what? How do I tell it curvature 8?

Best answer by Sean Turner

It is confusing, I agree. I ran into this a while ago. You tell it what operand row is defined as curvature 8 in your multi-config editor.

If config 3 row 10 is where you want a variable to be enabled:
SETVAR 3, M, 1, 10

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Sean Turner · Accepted Answer

It is confusing, I agree. I ran into this a while ago. You tell it what operand row is defined as curvature 8 in your multi-config editor.

If config 3 row 10 is where you want a variable to be enabled:
SETVAR 3, M, 1, 10

Mike.Jones · Answer

Thank you Sean! I wrote the Ansys folks to update the manual to saySETVAR config, M, status, MCE row numberWhether they will or not remains to be seen.

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