panel set twindow_function primitive_joint
The PRIMITIVE_JOINT function returns the force COMPONENT caused by the PRIMITIVE_JOINT you identify in the JPRIM_NAME parameter.
Format:
panel set twindow_function primitive_joint |
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jprim_name = | an existing primative joint |
return_value_on_marker = | marker_type |
component = | all_components |
reference_marker = | an existing marker |
Example:
panel set twindow_function primitive_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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jprim_name | An Existing Primative Joint | Specifies an existing jprim |
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 jprim by typing its name or by picking it from the screen.
If the jprim is not visible on the screen, you must type the name. You may also find it convenient to type the name even if the jprim is displayed.
If you created the jprim by reading an Adams data set or graphics file, the jprim name is the letters JPR followed by the Adams data set jprim ID number. The name of AdamsAdams JPRIM/101 is JPR101, for example. If you created the jprim during preprocessing, you gave it a name at that time.
If a jprim 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 jprim under an analysis, for instance, you may need to enter the analysis name as well. For example, you may specify jprim 101 from the analysis named test by entering ".test.jpr101". If you type a "?", Adams View will list the jprims 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 respect 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 jprim names by commas.
Tips:
1. If the jprim 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 jprim picks by commas.