FEKO: Is there a way to add a solution request to a large problem without solving the matrix again?

Hi Maruf,

In the Solver Settings, when selecting "Read from file if it exists, otherwise create it" for the .str file (currents), the solver will re-use the .str file if possible. This will work, if the .str file is valid (frequencies not changed, geometry/mesh not changed etc.).

Note, for very large models the .str file can become quite large.

Best regards,
Torben

Hi Maruf,

In the Solver Settings, when selecting "Read from file if it exists, otherwise create it" for the .str file (currents), the solver will re-use the .str file if possible. This will work, if the .str file is valid (frequencies not changed, geometry/mesh not changed etc.).

Note, for very large models the .str file can become quite large.

Best regards,
Torben

Thanks Torben. Is the str file saved automatically? A follow-up question is, can I add a new request without wiping out the old ones using the str files? It seems when I rerun the model in CADFEKO, it asks forces me to overwrite previous solutions.

Thanks Torben. Is the str file saved automatically? A follow-up question is, can I add a new request without wiping out the old ones using the str files? It seems when I rerun the model in CADFEKO, it asks forces me to overwrite previous solutions.

Hi Maruf,

As you have probably already tested by now, the .str file is automatically saved in the project folder. It is then reused if possible. For example, if you change a request or add more requests after a successful simulation, the .str file will be used and the simulation will be much faster than the original one. Previous results will of course be overwritten (.bof file), as you are simulating again.

Best regards,
Torben