panel set twindow_function fm
The FM function returns the magnitude of the net translational force acting at the I_MARKER (i1). You should omit specification of the J_MARKER (i2) when the user wants to find the magnitude of an action-only force acting at I_MARKER (i1).
Format:
panel set twindow_function fm |
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i_marker_name = | existing marker |
j_marker_name = | existing marker |
Example:
panel set twindow_function fm & |
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i_marker_name = | marker_3 & |
j_marker_name = | marker_6 |
Description:
Parameter | Value Type | Description |
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I_marker_name | Existing marker | Specifies an existing marker used as the I_MARKER (i1) in the evaluation of the function. |
J_marker_name | Existing marker | Specifies an existing marker used as the J_MARKER (i2) in the evaluation of the function. |
Extended Definition:
1. You may identify a marker by typing its name or by picking it from the screen.
If the marker is not visible on the screen, you must type the name. You may also find it convenient to type the name even if the marker is displayed.
If you created the marker by reading an Adams data set or graphics file, the marker name is the letters MAR followed by the AdamsAdams data set marker ID number. The name of Adams MARKER/101 is MAR101, for example. If you created the marker during preprocessing, you gave it a name at that time.
If a marker 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 a marker under a different part, for instance, you may need to enter the model and part names as well. For example, you may specify marker 'pivot' from model 'links', part 'lower_arm' by entering ".links.lower_arm.pivot". If you type a "?", Adams View will list the markers available by default.
You must separate multiple marker names by commas.
If the marker is visible in one of your views, you may identify it by picking on it.
You need not separate multiple marker picks by commas.
panel set twindow_function force_vector
The FORCE_VECTOR function returns the force COMPONENT of a FORCE_VECTOR you identify in the FORCE_VECTOR_NAME parameter.
Format:
panel set twindow_function force_vector |
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force_vector_name = | an existing vforce |
return_value_on_marker = | marker_type |
component = | all_components |
reference_marker = | an existing marker |
Example:
panel set twindow_function force_vector & |
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panel set twindow_function single_component_force return_value_on_marker = | i & |
panel set twindow_function single_component_force component = | fx & |
panel set twindow_function single_component_force reference_marker = | marker_84 |
Description:
Parameter | Value Type | Description |
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force_vector_name | An Existing Vforce | Specifies an existing force_vector. |
return_value_on_marker | Marker_type | Specifies for which marker on the force element (i or j) the function will return force values |
component | All_components | Specifies the specific COMPONENT of force or torque that the function is to return for the force element. |
reference_marker | An Existing Marker | Specifies a marker that provides a reference coordinate system for the function. |
Extended Definition:
1. The force or torque is calculated in the coordinate system of the REFERENCE_MARKER. If the RETURN_VALUE_ON_MARKER parameter is set to "i", the value returned is the force or torque acting on the I_MARKER of the force/torque generating element. If RETURN_VALUE_ON_MARKER parameter is set to "j", the value returned is that acting on the J_MARKER. If the REFERENCE_MARKER is not specified the results are with respect to the ground coordinate system.
2. You may identify a force vector by typing its name or by picking it from the screen.
If the force vector 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 vector is displayed.
If you created the force vector by reading an Adams data set or graphics file, the force vector name is the letters VFO followed by the Adams data set force vector ID number. The name of Adams VFORCE/101 is VFO101, for example. If you created the force vector during preprocessing, you gave it a name at that time.
If a force vector 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 a force vector under another model, for instance, you may need to enter the model name as well. For example, you may specify force vector 'spring' from the model 'suspension' by entering ".suspension.spring". If you type a "?", AdamsAdams View will list the force vector available by default.
3. The force or torque is calculated in the coordinate system of the REFERENCE_MARKER. If the RETURN_VALUE_ON_MARKER parameter is set to "i", the value returned is the force or torque acting on the I_MARKER of the force/torque generating element. If RETURN_VALUE_ON_MARKER parameter is set to "j", the value returned is that acting on the J_MARKER. If the REFERENCE_MARKER is not specified the results are with respec to the ground coordinate system.
4. The value for the COMPONENT parameter is one of fm, fx, fy, fz, tm, tx, ty, or tz.
The force or torque is calculated in the coordinate system of the REFERENCE_MARKER. If the RETURN_VALUE_ON_MARKER parameter is set to "i", the value returned is the force or torque acting on the I_MARKER of the force/torque generating element. If RETURN_VALUE_ON_MARKER parameter is set to "j", the value returned is that acting on the J_MARKER. If the REFERENCE_MARKER is not specified the results are with respect to the ground coordinate system.
5. The force or torque is calculated in the coordinate system of the REFERENCE_MARKER. If the REFERENCE_MARKER is not specified the results are with respect to the ground coordinate system.
Tips:
1. You need not separate multiple force vector picks by commas.
2. If the force vector is visible in one of your views, you may identify it by picking on any of the graphics associated with it.
panel set twindow_function fx
The FX function returns the x-component of the net translational force acting at the I_MARKER (i1) as computed in the coordinate system of the R_MARKER (i3). All force elements acting between the I_ and J_MARKERs (i1 and i2) are included in the calculation of the force, unless the force is an action-only type force. You should omit specification of the J_MARKER (i2) and the R_MARKER (i3) to find the x-component of an action-only force acting at the I_MARKER (i1).
Format:
panel set twindow_function fx |
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i_marker_name = | existing marker |
j_marker_name = | existing marker |
r_marker_name = | an existing marker |
Example:
panel set twindow_function fx & |
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i_marker_name = | marker_3 & |
j_marker_name = | marker_6 & |
r_marker_name = | marker_4 |
Description:
Parameter | Value Type | Description |
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I_marker_name | Existing marker | Specifies an existing marker used as the I_MARKER (i1) in the evaluation of the function. |
J_marker_name | Existing marker | Specifies an existing marker used as the J_MARKER (i2) in the evaluation of the function. |
R_marker_name | Existing marker | Specifies the marker used as the R_MARKER (i3) with respect to which you want Adams to evaluate the function. If you do not supply this parameter, Adams will evaluate the function in the ground reference frame. |
Extended Definition:
1. You may identify a marker by typing its name or by picking it from the screen.
If the marker is not visible on the screen, you must type the name. You may also find it convenient to type the name even if the marker is displayed.
If you created the marker by reading an Adams data set or graphics file, the marker name is the letters MAR followed by the Adams data set marker ID number. The name of Adams MARKER/101 is MAR101, for example. If you created the marker during preprocessing, you gave it a name at that time.
If a marker 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 a marker under a different part, for instance, you may need to enter the model and part names as well. For example, you may specify marker 'pivot' from model 'links', part 'lower_arm' by entering ".links.lower_arm.pivot". If you type a "?", AdamsAdams View will list the markers available by default.
You must separate multiple marker names by commas.
If the marker is visible in one of your views, you may identify it by picking on it.
You need not separate multiple marker picks by commas.