model merge
Allows you to merge one model into another. The 'model_name' model is the source of the objects being merged and the 'into_model_name' model is the destination model. The rotation is performed on the model and then it is translated.
Format:
model merge |
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model_name = | an existing model |
into_model_name = | an existing model |
translation = | location |
rotation = | orientation |
duplicate_parts = | dupl_part_action |
add_to_group_name = | a new or existing group |
Example:
model merge & |
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model_name = | model_1 & |
into_model_name = | crankshaft & |
translation = | 10 , 10 , 10 & |
rotation = | 0 , 0 , 0 & |
duplicate_parts = | merge |
Description:
Parameter | Value Type | Description |
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model_name | An Existing Model | Specifies an existing model |
into_model_name | An Existing Model | The model into which the model specified by 'model_name' will be merged. |
translation | Location | This parameter specifies the translations (relative to the global origin) that are applied to the parts, polylines, and notes beneath the source model, before it is merged with the destination model. |
rotation | Orientation | This parameter specifies the rotations (about the global origin) that are applied to the parts, polylines, and notes beneath the source model before it is merged with the destination model. |
duplicate_parts | Dupl_Part_Action | This parameter specifies what to do when a part in the destination model has the same name as a part in the source model. |
add_to_group_name | A New Or Existing Group | This parameter specifies a new or existing group into which Adams View will add all the merged objects. |
Extended Definition:
1. The source model will not be changed after the merge operation. You can specify a set of translations and rotations that are applied to the parts, polylines, and notes beneath the source model, before it is merged with the destination model. If you specify that parts with the same name in both models (duplicate parts) are to be merged, then all of the children beneath the parts of the source model will be copied beneath the corresponding parts in the destination model. Otherwise, the duplicate parts in the source model will be copied and renamed in the destination model.
2. 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.
3. If you specify that duplicate parts are to be merged, then all the children beneath the parts of the source model will be copied to be beneath the corresponding parts in the destination model. Otherwise, the duplicate parts in the source model will be copied and renamed in the destination model.
4. The add_to_group parameter specifies a new or existing group into which Adams View will add all merged objects. All objects that were copied from the source model into the destination model will be added to the specified group.