import_points_file

File containing list of variable values to evaluate in a list parameter study

Specification

  • Alias: None

  • Arguments: STRING

  • Default: no point import from a file

Child Keywords:

Required/Optional

Description of Group

Dakota Keyword

Dakota Keyword Description

Optional (Choose One)

Tabular Format

custom_annotated

Selects custom-annotated tabular file format

annotated

Selects annotated tabular file format

freeform

Selects freeform file format

Optional

active_only

Import only active variables from tabular data file

Description

The import_points_file specifies a file containing a list of variable values at which to compute a model response.

Default Behavior

By default, methods do not import points from a file.

Usage Tips

Dakota parses input files without regard to whitespace, but the import_points_file must be in one of three formats:

  • annotated (default)

  • custom_annotated

  • freeform

Examples

method
  list_parameter_study
    import_points_file = 'dakota_pstudy.3.dat'