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part copy

Allows you to create a copy of an existing part (rigid body, equation, flexible body, point mass) within the same model.

The copy is identical to the original with the exception of the part name. Parts must have unique names relative to other parts in a given model. The replica is completely independent of the original, and you can modify it without affecting the original.

All modeling entities under the original part will be copied to the replica, using the same names.

Because the parts have different names, markers under the two parts can have the same names.

Format:

part copy
part_name =	existing part name
new_part_name =	name of new rigid body
view_name =	existing view
flexible_body_name =	existing flexible body
new_flexible_body_name =	new flex body
point_mass_name =	new point mass
new_point_mass_name =	existing point mass
equation_name =	new equation
new_equation_name =	existing equation

Example:

part copy &
part_name =	part_3 &
new_part_name =	part_3_copy

Description:

Parameter	Value Type	Description
part_name	Existing Part	Specifies the name of the rigid body to be copied
new_part_name	New Part	Specifies the name of the new rigid body. You can use this name later to refer to this part.
view_name	Existing View	Specifies the view in which to display a part. You must associate a view with each part you are copying.
flexible_body_name	Existing Flex Body	Specifies the name of the flexible body to be copied
new_flexible_body_name	New Flex Body	Specifies the name of the new flexible body. You can use this name later to refer to this part.
point_mass_name	Existing Point Mass	Specifies the name of the point mass to be copied
new_point_mass_name	New Point Mass	Specifies the name of the new point mass. You can use this name later to refer to this part.
equation_name	Existing Equation	Specifies the name of the equation to be copied
new_equation_name	New Equation	Specifies the name of the new equation. You can use this name later to refer to this part.

Extended Definition:

1. Adams View does not allow you to have two parts with the same name, so you must provide a unique name.

2. You can identify a view by typing its name or by picking it from the screen. In most cases, you can enter the special view name all, which means all the views currently displayed.

You must separate multiple view names by commas. You need not separate multiple view picks by commas.