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In our demo, we would like to solve the Fluent simulation only if the maximum skewness is under 0.8.   To activate the beta options, we go in the Tools menu and select Options. Then in the Appearance, we check the Beta Options box. The &#8216;Update Condition Parameter&#8217; setting is based on a boolean parameter. In the Parameter set, we define a new parameter (P5) which is true if the mesh quality parameter (P2) is smaller than 0.8. Then, in the properties of the Fluent solution, we assign P5 as &#8216;Update Condition Parameter&#8217;. We update all design points. 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