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2. Register online at www.ATIcourses.com or call ATI at 888.501.2100 or 410.956.8805 Vol. 98 49 Course Outline 1. Excel/VBA Review. Excel capabilities. Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Input/output (I/O) basics. Integrating functions & subroutines. 2. Identifying Scope & Capabilities. Defining model requirements. Project scope. User inputs. Model outputs. 3. Quick Prototyping. Creating key functions. Testing I/O & calculations. Confirming overall approach. 4. Defining Model Structure. Refining model architecture. Identifying input mechanisms. Defining output data & graphics. 5. Designing Graphical User Interfaces. Using ActiveX controls. Custom user-forms. Creating system diagrams & other graphics. Model navigation. 6. Building & Tuning the VBA Engine. Programming techniques. VBA integrated development environment. Best practices for performance. 7. Customizing Output Results. Data tables. Plots. Interactive output. 8. Exploiting Built-in Excel Functions. Advanced math functions. Data handling. 9. Integrating External Data. Retrieving online data. Array handling. Curve fitting. 10. Adding Interdisciplinary Capabilities. Integrating other technical analyses. Financial/cost models. 11. Unleashing GoalSeek & Solver. Single variable, single target using GoalSeek. Multivariable optimization using Solver. 12. Incorporating Scenarios. Comparing multiple designs. Tradeoff comparisons. Parameter sensitivities. Quick what-if evaluations. 13. Documentation, References, & Links. Documenting inputs, methodology, and results. Incorporating references. Adding links to files & online data. 14. Formatting & Protection. Optimizing formatting for reporting. Protecting algorithms & proprietary data. Distribution tips. 15. Flexibility, Standardization, & Configuration Control. Building user flexibility and extensibility. Standardizing algorithms. Version & configuration control. 16. Other Useful Tips & Tricks. Practical hands-on techniques & tips. 17. Application Topics. Tailored to participant interests. This course will provide the knowledge and methods to create custom engineering system models for analyzing conceptual designs, performing system trades, and optimizing system performance with Excel/VBA. Instructor Matthew E. Moran, PE is the owner of Isotherm Technologies LLC, a Senior Engineer at NASA, and an instructor in the graduate school at Walsh University. He has 27 years experience developing products and systems for aerospace, electronics, military, and power generation applications. He has created Excel / VBA engineering system models for the Air Force, Office of Naval Research, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and other organizations. Matt is a Professional Engineer (Ohio), with a B.S. & graduate work in Mechanical Engineering, and an MBA in Systems Management. He has published 39 papers, and has 3 patents, in the areas of thermal systems, cryogenics, MEMS / microsystems, power generation systems, and electronics cooling. September 29-30, 2009 Dayton, Ohio November 18-19, 2009 Beltsville, Maryland $990 (8:30am - 4:30pm) "Register 3 or More & Receive $10000 each Off The Course Tuition." Summary This two-day course is for engineers, scientists, and others interested in developing custom engineering system models. Principles and practices are established for creating integrated models using Excel and its built - in programming environment, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Real-world techniques and tips not found in any other course, book, or other resource are revealed. Step - by - step implementation, instructor - led interactive examples, and integrated participant exercises solidify the concepts introduced. Application examples are demonstrated from the instructors experience in unmanned underwater vehicles, LEO spacecraft, cryogenic propulsion systems, aerospace & military power systems, avionics thermal management, and other projects. Engineering Systems Modeling With Excel / VBA What You Will Learn Exploit the full power of Excel for building engineering system models.. Master the built-in VBA programming environment. Implement advanced data I/O, manipulation, analysis, and display. Create full featured graphical interfaces and interactive content. Optimize performance for multi-parameter systems and designs. Integrate interdisciplinary and multi-physics capabilities. Recent attendee comments ... "Lots of useful information, and a good combination of lecture and hands-on." "Great detailinformative and responsive to questions. Offered lots of useful info to use beyond the class." NEW! 3. www.ATIcourses.com Boost Your Skills with On-Site Courses Tailored to Your Needs The Applied Technology Institute specializes in training programs for technical professionals. Our courses keep you current in the state-of-the-art technology that is essential to keep your company on the cutting edge in todays highly competitive marketplace. Since 1984, ATI has earned the trust of training departments nationwide, and has presented on-site training at the major Navy, Air Force and NASA centers, and for a large number of contractors. Our training increases effectiveness and productivity. Learn from the proven best. For a Free On-Site Quote Visit Us At: http://www.ATIcourses.com/free_onsite_quote.asp For Our Current Public Course Schedule Go To: http://www.ATIcourses.com/schedule.htm 349 Berkshire Drive Riva, Maryland 21140 Telephone 1-888-501-2100 / (410) 965-8805 Fax (410) 956-5785 Email: ATI@ATIcourses.com 4. (isothermtech.com) Description These sample slides are excerpted from the 2-day short course entitled Engineering Systems Modeling with Excel/VBA The course provides in-depth details on theExcel/VBA . The course provides in depth details on the principles, practices, and implementation of Excel and its integrated programming environment, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for engineering analysis & modelingApplications (VBA), for engineering analysis & modeling. For upcoming public offerings of the course and otherp g p g related information, please visit www.aticourses.com or www.isothermtech.com. To receive a monthly email newsletter that includes Excel/VBA techniques & tips,q p , please send an email to info@isothermtech.com with Newsletter in the subject field, and your contact information in the body (a typical signature block is 2009 Matthew E. Moran 2 information in the body (a typical signature block is sufficient). 5. (isothermtech.com) Course Summary Thi ill id thThis course will provide the knowledge and methods to create custom thermal & fluid system models& fluid system models for Analyzing conceptualy g p designs Performing system trades Simulating operation Optimizing system performance 2009 Matthew E. Moran 3 with Excel/VBA. 6. (isothermtech.com) Learning Objectives Exploit the full power of Excel for building thermal & fluid models Master the built-in VBA programming environment Implement advanced data I/O Implement advanced data I/O, manipulation, analysis, and display Create full featured graphical interfaces and interactive content Optimize performance for multi- Optimize performance for multi- parameter systems and designs Integrate interdisciplinary 2009 Matthew E. Moran 4 capabilities into thermal & fluid models 7. (isothermtech.com) Topics: Design & Build 1. Excel/VBA Review 2. Identifying Scope & Capabilities2. Identifying Scope & Capabilities 3. Quick Prototyping 4. Defining Model Structure4. Defining Model Structure 5. Designing Graphical User Interfaces 6. Building & Tuning the VBA Engine 7. Customizing Output Results 8. Exploiting Built-in Excel F ti 2009 Matthew E. Moran 5 Functions 8. (isothermtech.com) Topics: Refine & Optimize 9. Integrating External Data 10. Adding Interdisciplinary CapabilitiesCapabilities 11. Unleashing GoalSeek & Solver 12. Incorporating Scenarios 13. Documentation, References, & Li kLinks 14. Formatting & Protection 15 Flexibility Standardization &15. Flexibility, Standardization, & Configuration Control 16. Other Useful Tips & Tricks 2009 Matthew E. Moran 6 p 17. Application Topics 9. (isothermtech.com) Modeling Options BILITY Finite element CFD codesAVAILAB Application focused d Finite element, finite difference codes T,LESSA Custom or in-house codes ERCOST in house programs Math computations s/w (incl Excel/VBA) HIGHER COMPLEXITY LOWER EASE OF USE HIGHE Hand calculations 2009 Matthew E. Moran 7 HIGHER COMPLEXITY, LOWER EASE OF USE 10. (isothermtech.com) Advantages of Excel/VBA FEATURES & BENEFITS TECHNICAL APPLICATIONSFEATURES & BENEFITS Flexibility & customization Built-in math functions TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS Automating, standardizing, & documenting repetitiveBuilt in math functions Data I/O, manipulation & display Full featured GUI tools g p calculations Performing what-ifs & inverse solutions Rapid analytical Integrated programming language & development environment Multi-parameter solver Rapid analytical prototyping Exploring conceptual designs/systemsMulti parameter solver Ubiquitous installed user base Familiarity & ease of use System trades and parameter sensitivities Precursor, complementary, and/or check for more high Interdisciplinary capabilities (incl financial) Enable rapid exploration of design variations and/or check for more high fidelity analyses Multidisciplinary interactions (including costing) 2009 Matthew E. Moran 8 of design variations costing) 11. (isothermtech.com) Functions (Built-In) Excel has many useful built-in functions under a variety of categories These functions can be invoked from the worksheet side byy selecting a cell and clicking the fx icon or Insert-Function from th bthe menu bar Many functions also exist on the VBA side, lth h th talthough the syntax may be different (check the VBA help menu)Source: Help - Microsoft Excel Help - Table of Contents - Working with Data - Function Reference 2009 Matthew E. Moran 9 TIP: Worksheet side functions can be accessed in VBA by using the syntax: VBAvariable = Application.WorksheetFunction.FunctionName(Arg1, Arg2,.) 12. (isothermtech.com) Graphics Objects can be placed Objects can be placed anywhere on the sheet Fill patterns & colors can be added from the Drawing toolbar When an object is selected,When an object is selected, editing circles appear around the object and can be used to size, rotate, or th i dit th bj totherwise edit the object Connectors can be added that will follow the objectsj wherever they move TIP: To prevent a graphic from being changed when cells are re-sized, 2009 Matthew E. Moran 10 right click on the graphic, select Format Autoshape, select the Properties tab, and select Dont move or size with cells 13. (isothermtech.com) Visual Basic Editor Project window h VBA menu bar includesshows workbook objects, userforms, includes debugger and other VBAuse o s, & modules unique picks Properties window shows Main window displaysshows properties of selected object displays userform, VBA code modules, 2009 Matthew E. Moran 11 j etc. 14. (isothermtech.com) Project & Properties Excel objectsExcel objects (workbooks, spreadsheets, etc.) Userforms (see blank one to the right with toolboxright with toolbox for adding controls) Modules (This isModules (This is where the VBA code is contained) Properties of selected object (a THIS WINDOW DISPLAYS WHATEVER VBA OBJECT IS BEING EDITED (a 2009 Matthew E. Moran 12 j ( userform in this case) ( userform in this case) 15. (isothermtech.com) Functions vs Subs Capabilities Function SubCapabilities Function Sub Pass variables in Yes Yes Pass variable out (incl array) Yes No Modify worksheet objects & No YesModify worksheet objects & properties (incl cell values) No Yes Call from a cell Yes NoCall from a cell Yes No Run on an event (e.g. click) No Yes Accessible as a user defined function (fx icon) Yes No 2009 Matthew E. Moran 13 Accessible as a macro No Yes* * If no variables are passed into the sub 16. (isothermtech.com) Object Structure Excel uses an object Excel uses an object oriented structure Objects can have a ll i f b bjcollection of sub-objects (e.g. Workbook- Worksheets-Range)g ) Properties define the characteristics of an object (e g Value)object (e.g. Value) Methods are member functions of the li ti bj t (application object (e.g. Activate) Events are actions that 2009 Matthew E. Moran 14Source: Excel Help (VBA) can be taken on an object (e.g. Open) 17. (isothermtech.com) Object Oriented Programming Virtually any object in theVirtually any object in the Excel environment can have its properties accessed and its methods executed using the VBA Editor In the properties window With a sub procedure Properties can be read into a variable by setting the property equal to the variable namename Some properties can be written to by setting the property equal to a value orproperty equal to a value or variable Select View-Object Browser and choose Application NOTE: The scope of this course allows only a limited introduction to this extensive topic. 2009 Matthew E. Moran 15 and choose Application under Classes to see the many objects that can be manipulated limited introduction to this extensive topic. Programming methods most applicable to engineering models will be the primary focus. 18. (isothermtech.com) Putting Excel & VBA Together Guidelines for integrating Excel & VBA in thermal & fl id t d l Use Excel as the interface between the model and the user fluid systems models: between the model and the user Input & output management Decompose subsystems and/or components in separatecomponents in separate worksheets Customize for intuitiveness & performance Use VBA as the numerical/algorithms engine: Calculations iteration decision 2009 Matthew E. Moran 16 Calculations, iteration, decision flow, loops, etc. Custom userforms 19. (isothermtech.com) Model Definition Who will be using the model? only the developer one well defined customer/user END USER(S) & CONFIGURATION CONTROL user group corporate wide distribution unlimited distribution What results do they need? CONTROL What results do they need? single point design design trades system simulation t ti i ti SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS system optimization What parameters do they want to vary? raw inputs statistical variations CAPABILITIES & INTERFACES design perturbations Who is developing the model? one person 2 or 3 people & INTERFACES STANDARDS & 2009 Matthew E. Moran 17 2 or 3 people more than 10 people multiple organizations WORK FLOW 20. (isothermtech.com) System Decomposition S t b Systems can be decomposed in Excel using diff tdifferent worksheets If more than two levels are needed, can use the syntax: 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.1.1, etc. Other Excel tools to aid in documentingaid in documenting and navigating within system models: Diagrams, 2009 Matthew E. Moran 18 models: Diagrams, Navigation Objects, and Outlines NOTE: Can also add a parent level by creating & linking multiple workbooks 21. (isothermtech.com) Start-Up Control The way a workbook isy displayed when it opens can be controlled Open the VBA Editor Open the VBA Editor Double click on This Workbook in the VBA Project windowProject window Select Workbook in the first drop down window, and Open in th dthe second Add code to control how the workbook opens The above code displays a startup message, opens Other events can have code attached by selecting them from the p g , makes Sheet1 active, zooms in to fill the screen with columns A to M and selects cell A1 2009 Matthew E. Moran 19 g second drop down menu (e.g. closing the workbook) M, and selects cell A1 22. (isothermtech.com) Hyperlinks To hyperlink an image or cell to aTo hyperlink an image or cell to a target location: 1 Ri ht li k th l t d i1. Right click on the selected image or cell & select Hyperlink 2. Choose what type of link you want to create and its location 2009 Matthew E. Moran 20 23. (isothermtech.com) User Forms User Forms are createdUser Forms are created on the VBA side by selecting Insert- U F UserForm A Forms folder appears in the Project windowin the Project window containing a new UserForm ActiveX controls can be added by selecting them and dragging on theand dragging on the UserForm to place them TIP: The name of the UserForm and all objects on it can be 2009 Matthew E. Moran 21 TIP: The name of the UserForm and all objects on it can be modified within the Properties window 24. (isothermtech.com) Scenarios Excel Scenarios tool can be used to explorep and document changes to system/design parametersparameters Can be automated with VBA to add designVBA to add design points with the push of a button All named variables for a given design can also be output 2009 Matthew E. Moran 22 be output 25. (isothermtech.com) Sensitivity Analysis Analysis of the sensitivity of various model parameters can be doneparameters can be done quickly in Excel Use model to generate a table of performancetable of performance results while varying one parameter at a time Plot results to explore Plot results to explore sensitivity of performance to key parameters A similar approach can be A similar approach can be used to investigate process variability in parameters (e g 2009 Matthew E. Moran 23 parameters (e.g. manufacturing tolerances) 26. (isothermtech.com) Goal Seek Goal Seek is a Goal Seek is a simple and easy tool for finding a desired valuedesired value based on changing one variable Helpful for running quick what-if calculations Allows user to explore design boundaries as a function of one variable at a timevariable at a time Example: What flow velocity will yield the maximum 2009 Matthew E. Moran 24 the maximum allowable pressure drop? 27. (isothermtech.com) Solver S l i f l Solver is a very powerful tool for multi-parameter optimization Unfortunately Unfortunately, documentation in Excel is not comprehensive Can be run in real time orCan be run in real time or automated using VBA Note: must select VBA- Tools-References and check Solver if automated (not covered in this course) Is actually a third-party add-in from Frontline Systems Man other 3rd part 2009 Matthew E. Moran 25 Many other 3rd party optimization Add-Ins are available 28. (isothermtech.com) Interdisciplinary Models Example of functions from one model: Excel is inherently blind to the discipline being 'PARTIAL PRESSURE OF WATER USING ANTOINE EQN (AND DEW POINT) Function WaterPP(CellTemp) 'VOLTAGE PER CELL Function Vcell(CurrentDens, Example of functions from one model: d sc p e be g modeled This flexibility allows the developer to CellResist, RT_nFAnode, iOAnode, TafelSlopeCathode, iOCathode, LimitingCurrent, Voc) 'STRESS CALCULATION FOR WALL THICKNESS OF A TANK Function WallT(units, material, pressure, diam, the developer to integrate other technical disciplines into the model safetyfactor) 'WALL THICKNESS CALCULATION FOR BUCKLING LOAD (Refr: John F. Harvey, 1985) Function BuckleThick(units, material, pressure, diam, length, f t f t ) wherever and however is most effective safetyfactor) 'SPHERICAL TANK INTERNAL SURFACE AREA Function SphArea(diameter) 'SPHERICAL TANK MASS Function SphMass(units, The interaction between disciplines is especially valuable t i l t ( p ( , diameter, wallthick, material) 'HEAT LEAK INTO SPHERICAL TANK Function SphHeat(units, diami, MLIfactor, area%, sinktemp, fluidtemp, MLIlayers, foamthick, wallthick) 2009 Matthew E. Moran 26 to simulate (e.g. multiphysics) y ) 'ASSIGNMENT OF FLUID ID # FOR GASPAK PROPERTIES Function FluidID(fluid) 29. (isothermtech.com) Collaboration Lessons Learned A t d li t t & h Agree to modeling strategy & approach upfront, and enforce it Insure all contributors have the skills to implement adopted techniques Subsystem 1 (Sheet1) Subsystem 2 (Sheet2) p p q If possible, have individual contributors work on separate subsystem worksheets Have a single person do system Have a single person do system integration of the workbook Implement configuration & version control techniques System (Workbook) Consider using file storage & management systems that check-out documents to insure only one person is working on it at any given timeg y g Look to the open source development community for more advanced techniques (e.g. Apache, Linux, Open Office, etc.) Subsystem 3 (Sheet3) Subsystem 4 (Sheet 4) 2009 Matthew E. Moran 27 Office, etc.) 30. (isothermtech.com) Distribution & Version Control Use a version numbering system to save modifications Development Versions Development versions can be saved as 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc. (archive these if Versions (e.g. 1.1, 1.2,) necessary) Released versions can be saved as 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, t (k i f th Release for Distribution (e g 2 0) etc. (keep copies of these on hand for support questions) E l (e.g. 2.0) Examples ThermalModel_v2.5 is a development version Development Versions (e g 2 1 2 2 ) 2009 Matthew E. Moran 28 p ThermalModel_v3.0 is the third release (e.g. 2.1, 2.2,) 31. (isothermtech.com) Exporting & Importing Modules VBA modules can be exported to a file for archiving or tofor archiving or to use for a library of standard codes Cli k th d l Click on the module to be exported, then select File- Export File The text file can be imported into anyimported into any VBA module folder by selecting File- I t Fil 2009 Matthew E. Moran 29 Import File 32. (isothermtech.com) Flexibility & Extensibility Excel is an ideal Excel is an ideal environment for allowing users to add custom content to a standardizedcontent to a standardized model Some examples: Add price sheets Link model outputs to custom calculations Provide worksheet sections for user customization Allow addition of selected macros By using the protection settings, developer can 2009 Matthew E. Moran 30 settings, developer can control which features to allow user to customize 33. (isothermtech.com) Example: Simple Calc Sheet 2009 Matthew E. Moran 31 34. (isothermtech.com) Example: Another Calc Sheet 2009 Matthew E. Moran 32 35. (isothermtech.com) Example: Multilayer Insulation 2009 Matthew E. Moran 33 36. (isothermtech.com) Example: SOTV Spacecraft 2009 Matthew E. Moran 34 37. (isothermtech.com) Example: Cryo Tank Design 2009 Matthew E. Moran 35 38. (isothermtech.com) Example: Fuel Cell System 2009 Matthew E. Moran 36 39. (isothermtech.com) Index for Full 2-Day Course TITLE SLIDE TITLE SLIDE TITLE SLIDE ActiveX Controls 2003 148 Application: Multilayer Insulation 155 Cell Validation (cont.) 172 ActiveX Controls 2003 (cont.) 150 Application: Multilayer Insulation (c 156 Cells Reading Data 209 ActiveX Controls 2007 149 Application: Multilayer Insulation (c 157 Cells Writing Data 210 Add-Ins (Built-In) 35 Application: Multilayer Insulation (c 158 Collaboration Lessons Learned 238 Add-Ins (Custom) - Loading 243 Application: Multilayer Insulation (c 159 Command Guide 2003 to 2007 22Add-Ins (Custom) - Loading 243 Application: Multilayer Insulation (c 159 Command Guide 2003 to 2007 22 Add-Ins (Custom) - Saving 242 Application: Multilayer Insulation (c 160 Configuration Control 239 Advantages of Excel/VBA 14 Application: Simple Calc Sheet 28 Contents 3 Analysis ToolPak 2003 36 Application: SOTV Spacecraft 197 Contents 4 Analysis ToolPak 2007 37 Application: SOTV Spacecraft (con 198 Contents 5 Application: Another Calc Sheet 74 Application: SOTV Spacecraft (con 199 Contents 6( Application: Cryo Tank Design 214 Application: SOTV Spacecraft (con 200 Control Toolbox (cont.) 68 Application: Cryo Tank Design 215 Application: SOTV Spacecraft (con 201 Control Toolbox (cont.) 69 Application: Cryo Tank Design (c 216 Arrays - Creating 204 Control Toolbox 2003 66 Application: Fuel Cell 234 Arrays - Dynamic 208 Control Toolbox 2007 67 Application: Fuel Cell (cont) 235 Arrays From Worksheet 206 Course Summary 7 A li ti H t L k 108 A I t 203 C Fit P i 132Application: Heat Leak 108 Arrays - Intro 203 Curve Fits - Programming 132 Application: Heat Leak (cont) 109 Arrays Passing in VBA 205 Curve Fitting - Continuous 118 Application: Heat Leak (cont) 110 Arrays To Worksheet 207 Curve Fitting Error Checking 126 Application: Heat Leak (cont) 111 Autofill & Absolute Refrs 30 Curve Fitting Final Step 125 Application: Heat Leak (cont) 112 Basic Settings Options 2003 26 Curve Fitting - Piecewise 127 Application: MEMS HX 179 Basic Settings - Security 2003 25 Curve Fitting Steps 2003 119Application: MEMS HX 179 Basic Settings Security 2003 25 Curve Fitting Steps 2003 119 Application: MEMS HX (cont) 180 Basic Settings 2007 23 Curve Fitting Steps 2003 (cont.) 120 Application: MEMS HX (cont) 181 Buttons 151 Curve Fitting Steps 2003 (cont.) 121 Application: MEMS HX (cont) 182 Buttons (cont.) 152 Curve Fitting Steps 2007 122 Application: Microsystem 138 Cell Comments 170 Curve Fitting Steps 2007 (cont.) 123 Application: Microsystem (cont) 139 Cell Formatting 59 Curve Fitting Steps 2007 (cont.) 124 2009 Matthew E. Moran 37 Application: Microsystem (cont) 140 Cell Validation 171 Customizing Look & Feel 2003 217 40. (isothermtech.com) Index for Full 2-Day Course TITLE SLIDE TITLE SLIDE TITLE SLIDE Debugging Tools 89 Exercise 6: Pipe Design 212 Functions - Statistics 46 Description 2 Exercise 6: Pipe Design - Hints 213 Functions Statistics (cont) 47 DESIGN & BUILD 107 Exercise 7: Optimize Pipe 232 Functions Statistics (cont) 48 Distribution & Version Control 240 Exercise 7: Optimize Pipe - Hints 233 Functions Statistics (cont) 49 Documenting Data & Refrs 133 Exercise 8: System Sheet 256 Functions Text & Data 53 Documenting Data & Refrs (cont.) 134 Exercise 8: System Sheet - Hints 257 Functions - Using 39 Documenting Data & Refrs (cont.) 135 Exporting & Importing Modules 241 Functions - Using (cont.) 40 Equation Object 60 Flexibility & Extensibility 250 Functions (Built-In) 38 Equation Object - Installation 61 For & Do Loops 202 Functions (cont.) 82 Equation Object (cont ) 62 Form vs ActiveX Controls 70 Functions (cont ) 83Equation Object (cont.) 62 Form vs ActiveX Controls 70 Functions (cont.) 83 Example : Electronics Cooling 249 Format for Printing 2003 251 Functions vs Subs 87 Excel + VBA 15 Format for Printing 2003 (cont.) 252 Getting Started with Excel 2007 21 Excel 2007 New Features 16 Format for Printing 2007 253 Goal Seek 193 Excel 2007 VBA Changes 18 Function & Sub Tips 88 Goal Seek (cont.) 196 EXCEL REVIEW 27 Functions 81 Goal Seek 2003 194 Excel Size Limitations 17 Functions Database & External 57 Goal Seek 2007 195 Exercise 1: Convection Sheet 71 Functions Date & Time 56 Graphics - Manipulating 142 Exercise 1: Convection Sheet - Hints 72 Functions Engineering 44 Graphics (cont.) 65 Exercise 2: Convection VBA 105 Functions Engineering (cont) 45 Graphics 2003 63 Exercise 2: Convection VBA - Hints 106 Functions Financial 50 Graphics 2007 64 Exercise 3: Fluid Properties 136 Functions Financial (cont) 51 Help Excel 2003 101Exercise 3: Fluid Properties 136 Functions Financial (cont) 51 Help - Excel 2003 101 Exercise 3: Fluid Properties - Hints 137 Functions Financial (cont) 52 Help - Excel 2007 102 Exercise 4: Condenser 153 Functions Information & Logical 55 Help - VBA 103 Exercise 4: Condenser - Hints 154 Functions Lookup & Reference 54 Hiding & Locking Cells 246 Exercise 5: Properties Userform 175 Functions - Math 41 Hiding Rows & Columns 244 Exercise 5: Properties Userform - Hints 177 Functions Math (cont) 42 Hiding Worksheets 245 2009 Matthew E. Moran 38 p ( ) g Exercise 5: Properties Userform (cont) 176 Functions Math (cont) 43 Hyperlinks 146 41. (isothermtech.com) Index for Full 2-Day Course TITLE SLIDE TITLE SLIDE TITLE SLIDE Hyperlinks (cont.) 147 Navigating Within Models (cont.) 168 Select Case 131 IF Statements 130 Navigating Within Models (cont.) 169 Sensitivity Analysis 192 Index 258 Number Formats 211 Solver 220 Index 259 Object Oriented Programming 95 Solver Initial Use 2003 221 Index 260 Object Structure 94 Solver Initial Use 2007 222 Index 261 Plots - Interactive 141 Solver Loading Models 229 Instructor Bio 8 Programming Aids 90 Solver Saving Models 228 Integration with Other Docs 254 Project & Properties 78 Solver - Settings 223 Interdisciplinary Models 237 Project & Properties (cont.) 79 Solver Simple Example 224 Introductions 9 Protecting Sheets & Workbooks 247 Solver Simple Example (cont) 225Introductions 9 Protecting Sheets & Workbooks 247 Solver Simple Example (cont) 225 Learning Objectives 10 Protecting VBA 248 Solver Simple Example (cont) 226 Macros - Editing 100 Prototyping Calculations 116 Solver Simple Example (cont) 227 Manual Digitizing 128 Prototyping Inputs & Outputs 115 Solver - Tips 230 Manual Digitizing (cont.) 129 Prototyping Last Step 117 Solver Tips (cont) 231 Messages 143 Putting Excel & VBA Together 104 Some Mac Tips 19g g g Messages (cont.) 144 Recording Macros 2003 96 Start-Up Control 145 Model Definition 113 Recording Macros 2003 (cont.) 97 Strings (Characters) 255 Modeling Options 13 Recording Macros 2007 98 Sub Procedures 84 Modifying Excel Features 2003 218 Recording Macros 2007 (cont.) 99 Sub Procedures (cont.) 85 Modifying Excel Features 2007 219 REFINE & OPTIMIZE 178 Sub Procedures (cont.) 86 Modules 80 Reviving Legacy Excel Files 20 Summary Automation 188Modules 80 Reviving Legacy Excel Files 20 Summary Automation 188 Named Variables Listing All 191 Scenario Summary 187 Summary Automation (cont.) 189 Names - Editing & Using 2003 33 Scenarios 183 Summary Automation (cont.) 190 Names Management 2007 34 Scenarios Setting Up (cont.) 186 System Decomposition 114 Naming Cells & Ranges 31 Scenarios Setting Up 2003 184 Systems Diagrams 236 Naming Many Cells 2003 32 Scenarios Setting Up 2007 185 Topics: Design & Build 11 2009 Matthew E. Moran 39 g y g p p g Navigating Within Models 167 Security Settings 2007 24 Topics: Refine & Optimize 12 42. (isothermtech.com) Index for Full 2-Day Course TITLE SLIDE TITLE SLIDE TITLE SLIDE User Forms 161 User Forms - Coding 162 User Forms Coding (cont) 163 User Forms More Controls 164 Userforms Data Handling 165 Validation Drop Down List 173 Variables - Declaring 91 Variables - Tips 93 Variables - Types 92 VBA Accessing 2003 75VBA Accessing 2003 75 VBA Accessing 2007 76 VBA Naming Conventions 166 Visual Basic Editor 77 VISUAL BASIC FOR APPLICATIONS (VBA 73 Warning & Error Messages 174g g Workbook Environment 29 Worksheet Structure & Linking 58 2009 Matthew E. Moran 40 43. (isothermtech.com) Instructor Bio Matthew E. Moran is the owner of Isotherm Technologies LLC (www.isothermtech.com), a senior engineer at NASA, and an instructor in the graduate school at Walsh University. Matt also teaches engineering analysis seminars throughout the U.S. Heeac es e g ee g a a ys s se a s oug ou e U S e has been a co-founder or key contributor to the start up of five high tech businesses; and has worked with hundreds of organizations of varying size, type and industry sector. Matt has 27 years experience developing products and systems for aerospace, electronics, military, and power generation applications. He has created Excel/VBA thermal & fluid system models for the Air Force Office of Naval Research Missilemodels for the Air Force, Office of Naval Research, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and many other organizations. Matt is a Professional Engineer (Ohio), with a B.S. & graduateg ( ), g work in Mechanical Engineering, and an MBA in Systems Management. He has published 39 papers, and has 3 patents and the areas of thermal systems, cryogenics, MEMS/microsystems, power generation systems, and electronics cooling. 2009 Matthew E. Moran 41 p g y , g 44. 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