geometry copy
Allows you to create replica geometry.
Format:
geometry copy |
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geometry_name = | an existing geometric entity |
new_geometry_name = | a new geometric entity |
Example:
geometry copy & |
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geometry_name = | link_56 |
Description:
Parameter | Value Type | Description |
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geometry_name | An Existing Geometric Entity | Specifies an existing geometry. |
new_geometry_name | A New Geometric Entity | Specifies the name of the new geometry |
Extended Definition:
1. This replica geometry will be identical to the original with the exception of the geometry name. Geometry must have unique names relative to other geometry in a given model. The replica will be completely independent of the original, and may be modified without effecting the original.
The replica geometry will have replica markers created for it. The replica markers will be copies of the markers on the original geometry object.
Dynamic geometry objects (springdampers, gforces, and outlines whose markers span multiple parts) may not be copied from model to model.
2. You may identify geometry by typing its name or by picking it from the screen.
If the geometry is not visible on the screen, you must type the name. You may also find it convenient to type the name even if the geometry is displayed.
If geometry is available by default, you may identify it by entering its name only. If it is not, you must enter its full name. To identify geometry under another model, for instance, you may need to enter the model and part names as well. For example, you may specify arc 'end' on part 'arm' in model 'susp' by entering ".susp.arm.end". If you type a "?", Adams View will list the geometrys available by default.
You must separate multiple geometry names by commas.
If the geometry is visible in one of your views, you may identify it by picking on any of the graphics associated with it.
3. Specifies the name of the new geometry. You may use this name later to refer to this geometry. Adams View will not allow you to have two pieces of geometry with the same full 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 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 over ride 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, or course, delete this name and use your own. The form of a full name is:
"...._NAME.GRAND_PARENT_NAME.PARENT_NAME.ENTITY_NAME"
Cautions:
1. You need not separate multiple geometry picks by commas.
Tips:
1. The number of levels used varies from case to case and the parentage must exist before an entity can be assigned to it.