CAGE User's Guide

Using Aliases

The variable dictionary enables you to use the same set of variables, constants, and formulas with many different models and calibrations.

Why Use Aliases?

It is possible that in one model the engine speed has been defined as N, and in another it has been defined as rpm. The alias function enables you to refer to the same quantity by a variety of different names.

Creating an Alias

For example, in a variable dictionary there are two variables:

• N with a range of 500 to 6500
• rpm with a range of 2500 to 3500

To set rpm to be an alias of N:

1. Highlight the variable rpm.
2. Select Variable -> Change item to -> Alias.
3. In the dialog, choose N from the list.

This eliminates the variable rpm from your variable dictionary, and every model and calibration that refers to rpm now refers to N instead.

Note    If N is made an alias of rpm in the preceding example, the range of N is restricted to the range of rpm, 2500 to 3500.

See Also

• Setting Up Your Variable Items

Using the Variable Menu

Setting Up Your Models