Parameter Syntax

Expressions in the structural application of Paragon require a specific syntax, for example, round parentheses are used in the expression to control the sequence of calculation, square parentheses are used to contain parameter numbers and there must be a space either side of a mathematical operator.

When the expression is entered, either via an appropriate window or via the command line, Paragon re-evaluates the expression and it may appear different to the way it was entered if it is edited. Some typical expressions are:

(PARA [1] / 2)

(PARA [1] / 2 – PARA [4] – (PARA [2] / 2 – PARA [3] / 2) / 2 * TAN (8))

(OPAR [4] * COS (30))

(- OPAR [1] / 2 + APAR [4] + DESP [6])

(ODESP [1] / 2 – ADESP [1])