geometry modify shape link
Allows for creation of the link object.
Format:
geometry modify shape link |
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link_name = | an existing glink |
new_link_name = | a new glink |
comments = | string |
i_marker = | an existing marker |
j_marker = | an existing marker |
width = | length |
depth = | length |
Example:
geometry modify shape link & |
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link_name = | link__1 & |
comments = | "a modified link" & |
i_marker = | mk124 & |
j_marker = | mk112 & |
width = | 25 & |
depth = | 5 |
Description:
Parameter | Value Type | Description |
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link_name | An Existing Glink | Specifies the name of an existing link |
new_link_name | A New Glink | Specifies the name of the new link |
comments | String | Specifies comments for the object being created or modified. |
i_marker | An Existing Marker | Specifies the marker at one end of a link object. |
j_marker | An Existing Marker | Specifies the marker at one end of a link object. |
width | Length | Specifies the width of the link. |
depth | Length | Specifies the depth of the link. |
Extended Definition:
1. A link is a three-dimensional object used to represent a connecting part. It has its length defined by the distance between I_MARKER and the J_MARKER. It also has a WIDTH and DEPTH that may be specified. The ends of the link are semi-circular. The J_MARKER must lie in th XY plane of the I_MARKER.
2. You may use the name specified by the link_name parameter later, to refer to this link. Adams View will not allow you to have two links 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"
The number of levels used varies from case to case and the parentage must exist before an entity can be assigned to it.
3. When an Adams Solver data file (.adm) is read into Adams View, all comments associated with a statement (from the end of the previous statement through the end of the current statement) are stored with the object. Comments in the data file can be associated with model. These comments must follow the title statement and be followed by the comment 'END OF MODEL COMMENTS'. This string must be uppercase.
When an Adams Solver data file is written, the comments for an object are written before the statement corresponding to the object.
Cautions:
1. The j_marker must lie along the i_marker's x-axis and it must have the same orientation as the i_marker.
2. The j_marker must lie along the i_marker's x-axis and it must have the same orientation as the i_marker.