list_info executive_control initial_conditions_parameters
Allows you to print out information on the parameters which control the ADAMS initial conditions analysis. You may instruct Adams View to print this information to the "Info Window" or to a file.
Format:
list_info executive_control initial_conditions_parameters |
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model_name = | an existing model name |
brief = | on/off |
write_to_terminal = | on/off |
file_name = | string specifying the file path |
Example:
list_info executive_control initial_conditions_parameters & |
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model_name = | model_1 & |
brief = | on & |
write_to_terminal = | off & |
file_name = | "C:\info.txt" |
Description:
Parameter | Value Type | Description |
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model_name | AN EXISTING MODEL | Specifies an existing model. |
brief | ON_OFF | Specifies whether to use the brief form (default) or an extended form of the requested information to be displayed. |
write_to_terminal | ON_OFF | Specify if the information requested is to be sent to the informational window or not. |
file_name | STRING | Specify that the information requested is to be sent to a file with the name specified with the parameter. |
Extended Definition:
1. Initial conditions parameters include error tolerances and other parameters that control the initial conditions analysis.
2. You would set these parameters only when requesting a dynamic, static equilibrium, or quasi-static equilibrium analysis, and wish to change one or more of the tolerances for the initial conditions analysis.
3. ADAMS automatically does an initial conditions analysis. An initial conditions analysis is not necessary when the system has zero degrees of freedom because, in that case the kinematics of the system fully determine its configuration.
4. The initial conditions analysis ensures that the system satisfies all constraints within the system. If necessary ADAMS moves parts until both parts of each joint are in contact. This analysis involves three separate phases. First, ADAMS makes the displacements between all parts and all joints in the system physically consistent. This requires the use of Newton-Raphson iteration to solve a set of nonlinear algebraic equations. Once the displacements are consistent, ADAMS makes the velocities physically consistent. Because this requires solving a set of linear equations, iteration is not necessary. Finally, ADAMS calculates consistent accelerations and forces. This solution also requires solving a set of linear equations.
5. You may identify a model by typing its name or by picking it from the screen. If the model is not visible on the screen, you must type the name. You may also find it convenient to type the name even if the model is displayed. You must separate multiple model names by commas. If the model 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 model picks by commas.
6. The ‘write_to_terminal’ parameter is most likely be used in conjunction with the FILE_NAME parameter to get the information put to a file only.
Tips:
1. If the model is visible in one of your views, you may identify it by picking on any of the graphics associated with it.