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14-Alexandrite
September 6, 2018
Question

Error- "Too few initial conditions" equations

  • September 6, 2018
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The differential equation solve block is giving an error regarding too few initial conditions. I have 3 second order equations and 6 initial conditions. I cannot understand why there is an error??

Any assistance would be appreciated

Thanks Ross

2 replies

23-Emerald I
September 6, 2018

Mathcad's error messages have always been challenging to understand.  An error message in a solve block that can't be traced should usually be interpreted as, "I'm not sure what is the problem but I can't find a solution."

 

I never found a way to actually parse out what the issue is short of trial and error.

remslie14-AlexandriteAuthor
14-Alexandrite
September 6, 2018

Fred, It amazes me how complex the code must be behind the what you see. The logic needed to investigate issues and give a meaningful error diagnosis must be just as complicated and I guess they dedicate less time to this than we would like. Thanks for your insights.

Cheers

Ross

12-Amethyst
September 6, 2018

check the definition of xb, it has a multiply between the name & the bracket

 

seems to be the only error - after this was corrected the sheet appears to run.

 

Regards

 

Andy

 

remslie14-AlexandriteAuthor
14-Alexandrite
September 6, 2018

Andy,

I knew it had to be something simple. Such a powerful program but so often you get tripped up by simple syntax.The Community saves the day..........again!

Many thanks. Ross