Simscape parameters restricted to a list? Changing the underlying model of a component from a dropdown list ?

Greetings,

Is it possible to have simscape components with parameters restricted to a list of values instead of having a "continuous" nature ?

Additionally, is it possible to declare components with a user selectable underlying model in block , instead of having to change the source file, in a manner similar to Simscape Electrical's Diode, which has two models and the user is able to select it from a list?

Best Regards,

Answer 1

[Yifeng Tang]

I think the easiest way to do the first task is to define a "mask" around the component. It's fairly easy to edit the mask and put a "popup" to define a list of values to select from.

The second one is do-able, too. You may take a look at the "Flow Rate Source (IL)" block, which is basically 4(?) blocks in one. There will be some additional work for sure. Another possibility, maybe easier, is a variant subsystem that contains two versions of the Simscape component.