Ref_OLP_ToolpathOptim_VarSpace
By default not all attributes are being displayed. It is limited to the most common applied ones. Switching the Expert mode button at the top right of the dashboard will expand the container to show all available attributes.
The Variation space defines what modifications can be made to the toolpath elements to search for the optimal solution. It shows all variables that can be included in the optimization process, their range within they can be varied and the distribution step or discretization within that range.
The variables here might be specific for a technology or a certain technology setup in combination with an OEM brand controller and robot or machine. In other words; the exact content of the container might look different for each case.
The Variation parameters describe which axis of the toolpath element may be modified.
| Parameter | Description | Optimization options | Remark | Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tangent rotation | Varies the toolpath position while rotating it around its tangent direction. |  Step size Rotation value in each iteration step. | Switch to include it in the optimization process. | Expert |
 | Bi-tangent rotation | Varies the toolpath position while rotating it around its bi-tangent direction. | Step size Rotation value in each iteration step. | Switch to include it in the optimization process. | Expert |
 | Singularity orientation | Evaluates singularity situations of the robot or machine. In case of a robot scenario, the singularity orientation means the rotation of the toolpath position around its normal axis. | Step size Rotation value in each iteration step. Deviation cone Axis with values within the specified cone angle are being optimized. | Switch to include it in the optimization process. | Expert |
 | Normal rotation (arc welding technology) | Varies the toolpath position while rotating it around its normal direction. | Step size Rotation value in each iteration step. | Switch to include it in the optimization process. | Expert |
The Boundary conditions section includes additional parameters that can be introduced to limit the amount of variations. Where normally the tangent and bi-tangent rotation of the toolpath position can vary between -180 and +180 degrees, cause these parameters extra conditions to allow the tangent and bi-tangent axis to rotate only within the range and as long as the boundary condition is still met.
| Parameter | Description | Optimization options | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Max. process angle deviation | The maximum allowed process angle deviation from the reference direction. | An optimization result is accepted when the process angle is smaller or equal to this value. This value can be only edited when its corresponding criteria Process angle deviation has been disabled from the quality evaluation. | |
  | Max. work angle deviation (arc welding technology) | The maximum allowed work angle deviation from the reference direction. | Only available when the process angle deviation criteria has been replaced by separated work and tool angle criteria. | |
  | Max. travel angle deviation (arc welding technology) | The maximum allowed travel angle deviation from the reference direction. | Only available when the process angle deviation criteria has been replaced by separated work and tool angle criteria. | |
  | Max. tool angle deviation (arc welding technology) | The maximum allowed tool angle deviation from the reference direction. |