CST STUDIO SUITE Introduction in VBA Macro usage and programming

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1 CST STUDIO SUITE Introduction in VBA Macro usage and programming M. Balk Existing Macros Different Macro Types Templates Structure of a Macro Example 1

2 Outline Why macro programming? Existing macros Different types of macros Creating and testing new macros Getting more information 2

3 Outline Why macro programming? Existing macros Different types of macros Creating and testing new macros Getting more information 3

4 Why Macro Programming? Automate common tasks, save time, increase productivity Extend the program s capabilities, e.g. post processing, optimization Customize the program for particular applications Make advanced functionality available to less experienced users CST STUDIO SUITE s macro language: Compatible to the widely used VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) COM based CST STUDIO SUITE can be controlled by other applications CST STUDIO SUITE can control other applications 4

5 Integration Into Workflow MS Windows Scripting Host COM DCOM Excel, Word, Matlab, AutoCad, etc... e.g. ppt-reports reports e.g. bidirectional Excel link CST Software (MWS, DS) CST Studios can be both: OLE client and server OLE: CommunicationStandard for Data Exchange 5

6 Matlab Integration Into Workflow Call via command line option CST Software (CST MWS, CST DS) Call:! "C:\Program Files\CST STUDIO SUITE 2006B\CST DESIGN ENVIRONMENT.exe" m D:\MBK\Start_CST_5.bas Execute command in Matlab CST MWS is called Path of the VBA script within the CST DESIGN Sub Main ENVIRONMENT OpenFile("D:\MBK\test1\test1.mod") Solver.Start Save Opens an existing CST MWS file Start of Transient Solver End Sub Saves results and gives control back to Matlab 6

7 Project Templates Customize the default settings for particular types of applications. At the beginning: or later: File -> New... File -> Select Template... The template library can be easily extended 7

8 Project Templates Input some commands you often use for your MWS structures, e.g.: Frequency range, units, Background-mat + boundaries Definition of materials (parameters, favorite colours...) Working plane settings (especially snapping!) Monitors at favorite frequencies,... Open the history list Mark the commands, press Macro Give a name to your macro, e.g. File / My defaults Click Make globally available, then OK 9

9 Customize CST MWS exactly to your needs Postprocessing Import and compare with measured data Special postprocessing (e.g. TDR) Store Views and Animations in different formats Userdefined goal-functions (e.g. antenna goal) Creating a Powerpoint Presentation 10

10 Outline Why macro programming? Existing macros Different types of macros Creating and testing new macros Getting more information 11

11 Useful, predefined macros 12

12 Useful, predefined macros 13

13 Useful, predefined macros 14

14 Useful, predefined macros 15

15 Outline Why macro programming? Existing macros Different types of macros Creating and testing new macros Getting more information 16

16 Structure Macros and Control Macros Structure macros Modify the structure Stored in the history list for parametric model definition Name:.... mcs Example: Creation of advanced geometry, e.g. spirals, c Macros -> Construct -> Coils -> Sectioned Spiral 17

17 Structure Macros and Control Macros Control macros Do not modify the structure Do not need to be stored in the history list Name:.... mcr Examples: Postprocessing, Calculation of analytical line impedance, etc. Macros -> Calculate -> Calculate Analytical Line Impedance 18

18 Project Macros and Global Macros Project macros Can be either command macros or structure macros Specific for a particular project Stored with the project. Not available for other projects as well Global macros Can be either command macros or structure macros Generally useful Stored in a global location (Global Macro Path) Can be shared accross projects 19

19 Result Templates Purpose: Customized and automized postprocessing Store in <installationpath>/library/result Templates/my_template.rtp Will be evaluated after each solver run. Can perform just an action or return 1D or 0D values. Performs an action 20

20 Result Templates Purpose: Customized and automized postprocessing Store in <installationpath>/library/result Templates/my_template.rtp Will be evaluated after each solver run. Can perform just an action or return 1D or 0D values. Returns a value 21

21 Outline Why macro programming? Existing macros Different types of macros Creating and testing new macros Getting more information 22

22 The Integrated Development Environment Open IDE 23

23 The Integrated Development Environment Run the macro Debug the macro Edit macro code here (syntax highlighting) 24

24 The Integrated Development Environment Macro Debugger: Set breakpoints Step through the macro Watch variables etc 25

25 The Integrated Development Environment Graphical GUI builder Source code for the dialog box is automatically created and Inserted at the caret s position 26

26 How to Create Macros? There exist different ways to create a macro Copy and modify an existing macro Go to the history list, select lines and press Macro Use Macro -> Make VBA Control Macro and start from Scratch Let MWS create the macro s framework by pressing Edit for User defined excitation function User defined parameter sweep watch User defined optimizer goal function 27

27 Outline Why macro programming? Existing macros Different types of macros Creating and testing new macros Getting more information 28

28 Getting More Information Advanced Topics Manual Check the VBA online manual (Help -> VBA Macro Language) Have a look at the pre-loaded macro examples Visit a special training class on macro programming Learning by doing. 29

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