num_steps
Number of sampling steps along the vector in a vector parameter study
Specification
Alias: None
Arguments: INTEGER
Description
num_steps
defines the number of steps that are taken in the
direction of the vector. The magnitude of each step is determined in
conjuction with the rest of the method specification.
Default Behavior
The user is required to specify num_steps
for a vector parameter
study. There is no default value.
This study performs function evaluations at both ends, making the
total number of evaluations equal to num_steps + 1
.
Usage Tips
The study has stringent requirements on performing appropriate steps
with any discrete range and discrete set variables. A num_steps
specification must result in discrete range and set index steps that
are integers: no remainder is currently permitted in the integer step
calculation and no rounding to integer steps will occur.
Examples
method
vector_parameter_study
num_steps = 10
final_point = 2.0 2.0