First, outputs must be defined. Each output is of type float and has a lower and an upper bound. The definition of inputs is optional. If inputs are defined, the DOE component maps one set of output values to one set of input values. I.e., output values are sent as soon as input values (corresponding to previously sent output values) are received. Queuing of input values is not allowed. If no inputs are defined, the output values are sent all at once at workflow start.

Second, the design method must be selected. You can choose between four methods:

The first three methods generate the output values on the base of established design methods (see links above). For two of them, the values are random. You can choose a seed in order to reuse the same values later. The number of samples can be defined with the option "Number of levels"/"Desired runs" and can be communicated to other components using the "Number of samples" output, which is sent out on the first iteration of the DOE component.

The last method allows to define a custom design table. The table at the bottom is editable and values can be entered. The table can be saved as a csv file and can be re-loaded later on. It is also possible to define a custom sample range by modifying the "Start at sample #" and "End at sample #" option.

For help concerning nested and fault-tolerant loop settings, see the general section "Workflows" in the user guide.