Example of a Reliability Block Diagram
Adds a k-out-of-n block shape where you specify k and n (where k-out-of-n shapes must work for the block shape to succeed).
Adds a knot shape to the system diagram allowing you to configure k-out-of-n block shape for shapes having different Distribution property settings.
Preview Window Example
Tip: Use the File > Save and Save As commands to save a Reliability Block Diagram.
If Show Design Comparisons is selected, this option enables you to hide or show the system diagram in the Workspace.
The Show Design Comparisons option displays all of the Distribution profilers and the Remaining Life Distribution profilers for all of the designs in the panel. You can choose to compare a subset of designs to view differences in their profilers.
Tip: As alternative to entering the Survival Time, select the small rectangle at the origin and drag it to the right to dynamically set the Survival Time.
Tip: To hide the system diagram in the Workspace, from the Reliability Block Diagram red triangle menu, deselect Show Design Diagram. Alternatively, to show more of the Design Comparisons, you can reposition the horizontal splitter upward.
Distribution Overlay Example
Remaining Life Distribution Overlay Example
The New Design Item option adds a new system design to the Designs panel list.
The New Library Item option adds a new sub-system to the Library panel list.
The Clone option creates a new system design or library sub-system identical to the selected system design or library sub-system.
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Select the Clone option from the red triangle menu for the design or library item to be copied.
The Delete option removes the selected system design or a library sub-system from the panel.
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Select the Delete option from the red triangle menu for the design or library item to be deleted.