FMI 2.

0 directional
derivatives
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FMI 2.0 directional derivatives

Start the FMU export assistant with an FMI interface block on the sketch
Software interfaces

• Export 2.0 Functional Mock-up Units (FMUs) for

model exchange or co-simulation offering the
“provide directional derivatives” optional FMI 2.0
capability

Select either “Co-simulation 2.0” or “Model exchange 2.0” Activate the “provide directional derivatives when applicable” option

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FMI 2.0 directional derivatives

When exporting a 2.0 FMU with the “provide directional … the associated capability flag is active The fmi2GetDirectionalDerivative function
derivatives” option in the FMU’s Model Description XML file can be used to get info on FMU dynamics

Temporal
+ Frequency
analysis analysis

FEATURES BENEFITS

• Export of 2.0 Functional Mock-up Units (FMUs) for model
exchange (i.e. without solver) providing their directional
derivatives
• Export of 2.0 Functional Mock-up Units (FMUs) for co-simulation
(i.e. with solver embedded) providing their directional derivatives
• Leverage Simcenter Amesim frequency analysis to evaluate
FMU dynamics, typically for the design of control systems
• Obtain deeper intrinsic dynamics insights for co-simulation
numerical stability analysis

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