XYZ Characteristics

The XYZ Characteristics component outputs the value of z based on the input values x and y. This component is very similar to the XY Transfer Function component, however sampled points of (x,y,z) must be entered through an external ASCII text file. The output z can be either the nearest sampled point, or bi-linearly interpolated point.

This device can be used in a variety of ways including specifying device characteristics, as a transfer function, as a signal generator, etc.

Input Parameters

NOTE: See Transfer Function and Input/Output Modes for more details on these parameters

Name for Identification	Text		Optional text parameter for identification of the component.

X-Axis Offset or Phase Shift	REAL	Variable	Enter the amount by which the x-axis data points are to be offset

Y-Axis Offset or DC Offset	REAL	Variable	Enter the amount by which the y-axis data points are to be offset

Z-Axis Offset or DC Offset	REAL	Variable	Enter the amount by which the z-axis data points are to be offset

X-Axis Gain	REAL	Variable	All X coordinates are multiplied by this factor

Y-Axis Gain	REAL	Variable	All Y coordinates are multiplied by this factor

Z-Axis Gain	REAL	Variable	All Z coordinates are multiplied by this factor

File Name	Text		Enter the name of the ASCII file containing the (X,Y) transfer function coordinates. This input is used with Pathname to the Datafile is Given as below.

Approximate Number of Lines in the File	INTEGER	Literal	Choose the approximate number of data points in the file. This is important for dynamically allocating memory for the component.

Pathname to the Datafile is Given as	Choice		Select Relative or Absolute Pathname. Click on Relative Pathname if you are giving the File Name relative to the current working directory. Use Absolute Pathname if you are giving the File Name as an absolute path (Ex. C:\filename).

Output Mode	Choice		Select Interpolated or Nearest Data Point.

XYZ Transfer Function

Description

Input Parameters