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[siagarwa]

I am trying to simulate coil parameters (L, M, K etc) for Wireless Power Transfer.

I used user defined primitive --> segmentedHelix --> RectHelix to create the coils for a certain value to number of turns, trace width, spacing etc. Then I create a vacuum box to define my "region" of simulation. After that I create some geometric "terminals" to extend the coil material (copper here) to the boundary of the "region". I also "unite" these terminals with the coil to simulate the system.

However, when I change the parameters I use in the "User defined primitive", the "terminals" become detached from coil. What can I do to parameterize the terminals with the coil geometry? Do I need to modify the user defined primitive python code and recompile a dll file? If that is the case, I am not sure how to do that.

Could you please guide me here? Thanks!

[Tamami Yamanaka]

Hello,

Instead of considering recompiling the user defined primitive, first ensure that the dimensions and positions of the terminals are fully dependent on the coil geometry parameters first. If you are still encountering issues with the terminals detaching from the coil after parameter changes, you may need to review the steps you are taking to create and unite the terminals with the coil. For example change the operations to using "Modeler > Surface > Create Object From Face or Section".