This page is used to generate external batch files for use in PC1D simulations. With an external batch file you can vary a large number of input parameters and monitor a variety of outputs. All of parameters available in PC1D batch mode are available here.

To create an external batch file, first define the PC1D inputs you wish to vary, then the PC1D outputs you wish to monitor, and then press the Create batch file button. The generated file is a tab-delimited text file in the format required by PC1D.

There is a limit in PC1D of 30 for the combined total of inputs and outputs. For each input, select the parameter type, the region (if required), the input parameter, the lower and upper limits to the sweep range, and the number of steps. These steps can have either linear or logarithmic intervals. When there is more than one input, it is possible to create permutations of input sweeps in the same manner as the quick batch mode in PC1D by checking the P checkbox. Please note that to prevent overuse of the web server we currently have a 3000 line limit on the generated files.

To use the files created on this page you should first save them into a directory on your local machine. Load the appropriate PC1D simulation file and select the menu option Compute - Batch, this will launch the Quick Batch window. Select the second option (Obtain batch parameters from external file) and use the Open button to load the file generated by this webpage. If there are no problems then when you press Ok you will return to the main PC1D page and your batch parameters will appear at the bottom of the page in the BATCH section.

→ Link to PC1D.

Please email corrections, comments or suggestions to support@pvlighthouse.com.au.