## 10.7. Blade Parameterization

ANSYS DesignModeler supports the ability to specify input parameters for sketch dimensions and feature properties that accept real values. Through the Parameter Manager, these parameters can be used to make parametric changes to the model, for example, in a design exploration study or for optimization. For information about the use of parameters in DesignModeler, see DesignModeler Parameters in the ANSYS DesignModeler User's Guide.

Many BladeEditor features support parameterization so that the shape of each blade can be controlled through input parameters, including the meridional flow path, the angle/thickness definition for each defining camberline, and the stacking arrangement of blade section sub-features.

The following sections describe the blade definition features that can be parameterized:

- Meridional Contours
- FlowPath Feature
- Blade Feature
- Camberline/Thickness Definition Sub-feature
- Splitter Feature
- StageFluidZone Feature
- ExportPoints Feature
- VistaTFExport Feature

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