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XMachina has now a measurements simulator. Check out the new version [1180114]

Take measurements whenever you can. But if for any reason you can not - try measurements simulator.

The quality of the simulator results depends on several factors:
 - precision and reliability of manufacturer data,
 - accuracy of computer models predicting baffle diffraction and enclosure bass response
 - consistency of XMachina measurements simulator procedure (which has not yet been proven in practice).

It's possible to use any diffraction and bass response tools with XMachina. It can cooperate with the tools via easy to use "chart picture" interface. You can configure shortcut keys for starting these tools when working with XMachina.

Using the simulator: complete dedicated subnodes with relevant data one by one. When you get to the last node, choose "Apply result" from the menu. From that moment your simulation will be available for automatic crossover design.
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A demo presenting 2way design with XMachina measurements simulator has been uploaded to YT.
Drivers employed:
  - Dayton DC28F as tweeter (LINK),
  - Dayton RS180P-8 as midwoofer (LINK).

For bass response calculation WinISD application was used (http://www.linearteam.org/).
For baffle diffraction prediction Edge application was used (http://www.tolvan.com/index.php?page=/edge/edge.php) .

The entire demo as a playlist is available here (LINK)

The demo is divided into the following chapters:
 1) simulating Midwoofer FRD (LINK)
 2) simulating Midwoofer ZMA (LINK)
 3) simulating tweeter FRD (LINK)
 4) simulating tweeter ZMA (LINK)
 5) target and task setup, design process (LINK)
 6) inspecting reults (LINK)

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