The Run All Metrics Command

Once the frequencies, environment, structure geometry, excitation, and far-field observation points have been defined, AN-SOF is ready to perform the calculations. If near-field data is also required, the observation points must first be specified in the Near Field panel. The simulation begins by calculating the current distribution along the wire segments, which also yields the input impedance for a transmitting antenna. The near and far fields are then computed based on these segment currents.

Run All Metrics (F12) Command

The Run All Metrics (F12) command allows you to sequentially and automatically calculate the current distribution, far fields, and near fields. To use this command:

1. Navigate to Main Menu > Run > All Metrics (F12) (see Fig. 1).
2. Alternatively, click the Run All Metrics button on the toolbar.

Alternative Commands

• If the near field is not required, you can calculate only the currents and far fields by clicking Run > Currents & Far-Field (F10). This command is also available on the toolbar.

• If the far field is not required, you can calculate only the currents and near fields by clicking Run > Currents & Near-Fields (F11). This command is also available on the toolbar.

Separate Calculations

The currents, far fields, and near fields can also be computed separately, as explained in the following articles:

• Calculating the Current Distribution
• Calculating the Far Field
• Calculating the Near E-Field
• Calculating the Near H-Field