Modify Advanced Bushing

Tips on Entering Object Names in Text Boxes.

Name

Enter the name of the bushing to modify.

Action Body

Change the action body to which the force is applied.

Reaction Body

Change the body that receives the reaction forces.

Geometry - Length

Enter real value that represents the length of graphics window icon geometry.

Geometry - Radius

Enter real value that represents the radius of graphics window icon geometry.

Force Display

Specify whether you want to display Force graphics for one of the parts, both, or none.

Modeling Method

Choose modeling method as general or nonlinear bushing.

Linear Preload

Enter three linear preload values.

Torsional Preload

Enter three torsional preload values.

Linear Offset

Enter three linear offset values.

Rotational Offset

Enter three rotational offset values.

Property File

General bushing accepts property file with extension *.gbu. For more details of property file contents please refer to General Bushing.

Nonlinear bushing accepts property file with extension *.bus. For more details of property file contents please refer to Nonlinear Bushings

Select the "+" button to add a new property file to the list.
Select the "-" button to remove one or more property files from the list.

Select to add any comments about the variable to help you manage and identify it. See Comments.

Select to View/edit the tran/rot stiffness property curves of the bushing.

Select to view bushing property file in information window.

Select to create a force measure. Learn about creating Object Measures.

Select to change the position of the force using the Precision Move dialog box.