force copy
Allows you to create a replica force within the same model.
This replica force will be identical to the original with the exception of the force name. Forces must have unique names relative to other forces in a given model. The replica will be completely independent of the original, and may be modified without affecting the original.
The replica force will use the same markers to define it. The first step after the copy operation may be to modify the replica to use different markers.
Forces may not be copied from model to model.
Format:
force copy |
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force_name = | Existing force |
new_force_name = | new force name |
Example:
force copy & |
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force_name = | FORCE_1 & |
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New_force_name = | FORCE_1_COPY |
Description:
Parameter | Value Type | Description |
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Force_name | Existing Force | Specifies the force to be copied |
New_force_name | New force name | Specifies the name of the new force |
Extended Definition:
1. You may identify a force by typing its name or by picking it from the screen.
If the force is not visible on the screen, you must type the name. You may also find it convenient to type the name even if the force is displayed.
If you created the force by reading an Adams data set or graphics file, the force name is the first three letters of the Adams statement followed by the Adams data set force ID number. For example, the name of Adams SFORCE/101 is SFO101. If you created the force during preprocessing, you will have given it a name at that time.
If a force is available by default, you may identify it by entering only its name. If it is not, you must enter its full name. To identify a force under a preprocessing model, for instance, you may need to enter the model name as well. For example, you may specify the force named 'bumper' from the model named 'test' by entering ".test.bumper". If you type a "?", Adams View will list the forces available by default.
You must separate multiple force names by commas.
If the force is visible in one of your views, you may identify it by picking on any of the graphics associated with it.
You need not separate multiple force picks by commas.
2. You may use this new_force_name later to refer to this force. Adams View will not allow you to have two forces with the same name, so you must provide a unique name.
Normally, entity names are composed of alphabetic, numeric, or '_' (underscore) characters, and start with an alphabetic or '_' character. They may be of any length. For more information, see
Using Extended Names.
By enclosing the name in double quotes, you may use other printable characters, or start the name with a numeral. If a name contains characters, or starts with a numeral, you must always quote the name when entering it.
Note that you can specify the parentage of an entity (for example, what part "owns" a marker or a geometry element) when you CREATE it by changing the name. If you enter just the entity name, then the default parent will be assigned by Adams View. If you type in the full name, then you may override the default parent. In most cases, when creating an entity, Adams View will provide a default name. The default name that Adams View provides will specify the parentage that it has assumed. You may, of course, delete this name and use your own. The form of a full name is:
"...._NAME.GRAND_PARENT_NAME.PARENT_NAME.ENTITY_NAME"
The number of levels used varies from case to case and the parentage must exist before an entity can be assigned to it.
Tips:
■Any Adams View object you delete, may be "undeleted" by using the UNDO commands. If you have deleted something you would like back, enter the command "undo backward", or pick on the fixed menu entry 'UNDO'.