SET_INDEPENDENT_VARIABLE

There are two free variables after a simulation is done in theDiffusion Module (DICTRA). One is the simulation TIME, the other is a DISTANCE in the system. When plotting a diagram you must choose either one to vary along the curve, i.e. the independent variable, the other one is then the plot condition.

When plotting integral quantities TIME should be the independent variable.

Syntax

set_independent_variable

Prompts

Variable

Select which variable TIME (integration time) or DISTANCE (space coordinate) to treat as the independent variable.

 

Type

When choosing distance as independent variable specify the type of distance. A distance may be GLOBAL, i.e. counted from the leftmost interface, or LOCAL, i.e. counted from the interface to the left of the region whose name you are prompted for.

 

Name of region

For a LOCAL distance supply the name of the region within which the distance is measured. Type a ?, to get a list of valid region names.