panel set twindow_function joint
The JOINT function returns the force COMPONENT for the JOINT you identify in the JOINT_NAME parameter.
Format:
panel set twindow_function joint |
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joint_name = | an existing joint |
return_value_on_marker = | marker_type |
component = | all_components |
reference_marker = | an existing marker |
Example:
panel set twindow_function joint |
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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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joint_name | An Existing Joint | Specifies an existing joint |
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. Specifies an existing joint.
You may identify a joint by typing its name or by picking it from the screen.
If the joint is not visible on the screen, you must type the name. You may also find it convenient to type the name even if the joint is displayed.
If you created the joint by reading an Adams data set or graphics file, the joint name is the letters JOI followed by the Adams data set joint ID number. The name of Adams JOINT/101 is JOI101, for example. If you created the joint during preprocessing, you gave it a name at that time.
If a joint 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 joint under a model, for instance, you may need to enter the model name as well. For example, you may specify joint 'lower_pivot' in model 'links' by entering ".links.lower_pivot". If you type a "?", Adams View will list the joints 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.
Cautions:
1. You must separate multiple joint names by commas.
Tips:
1. If the joint is visible in one of your views, you may identify it by picking on any of the graphics associated with it.
2. You need not separate multiple joint picks by commas.