Factor Settings and Controls

Figure 7.5 Factor Settings and Controls 

Factor

The list of model factors.

Current X

The current value of each factor. Click in a box to change the value of a factor. The slider controls can also be used to change factor settings.

Lock

Enables you to lock a factor so that it is fixed when the optimization is performed. You can change a locked factor using the slider or clicking in the box in the Current X column. The lock applies only to the optimization.

Nominal Column

Unlabeled column to the right of the Lock column that lists the current value of nominal factors.

Note: The Current X column for nominal factors displays a coded (numeric) value for the current nominal factor.

Lo Limit

The lower limit for each factor. Click in a box to change the value.

High Limit

The upper limit for each factor. Click in a box to change the value.