To create a plan file for parametric studies for your application, proceed through the following steps:
parameters. Decide on the parameters that you want to use in your parametric study with your application. Select parameter type, which can be integer, float or text, and the method to generate its values, like a range for a selection. Specify parameters in the plan file using a regular text editor or the Preparator wizard.
tasks. For each of the tasks below, specify commands to be included. Specify task commands in the plan file by using a regular text editor or the Preparator wizard.
root initialization. Specify commands that are performed at the beginning on the EnFuzion root system, before any of the jobs start to execute on EnFuzion nodes. Place these commands in the rootstart task. This task is often omitted.
node initialization. Specify commands that are performed once on each node to initialize the node for jobs. Place these commands in the nodestart task. This task usually includes only commands that copy files to nodes that are common to all jobs.
main task. Specify commands that are performed to execute one job. Place these commands in the main task. This task usually includes substitution of values in input files, execution of the user program and copying of result files back to the EnFuzion root system.
root completion. Specify commands that are performed at the end on the EnFuzion root system, after all the jobs have completed. Place these commands in the rootfinish task. This task is often omitted.
At this stage, you should have a plan file. Start the Generator, select specific input values for your parametric study, and produce a run file.
Start the Dispatcher with your run file, and execute the parametric study.