Curve Math Operations - Step Function
Defines a step function that can be used to represent data of a step-type nature. The step function is very similar to the ramp function; the only difference being in the shape of the curve between minimum and maximum y values. See Plot for Step Function.
For the option: | Do the following: |
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X | Specifies the minimum and maximum values of the x-axis. For example, if we were creating a spring characteristic that ranged from -100 to 100 mm displacement, then we would use -100 as the minimum x value and 100 as the maximum x value. |
Y | Specifies the minimum and maximum values of the y-axis. Continuing the example above, this would represent the force characteristics of the spring. For example, -1000 N as the minimum y value and 1000 N as the maximum y value. |
Step | Specifies the starting and ending x values defining the point where the curve transitions from -y to +y. Continuing the examples above, you could use values of -75 (mm) and 75 (mm) representing the transition from minimum y to maximum y. |
Points/Segs | Enter the points or intermediary segments for the curve. |