xy_plots complex_scattering copy
Allows you to create a replica of an existing COMPLEX_SCATTERING.
Format:
xy_plots complex_scattering copy |
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complex_scattering_name = | an existing scatter |
new_complex_scattering_name = | a new scatter |
Example:
xy_plots complex_scattering copy & |
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complex_scattering_name = | scatter__1 & |
new_complex_scattering_name = | scatter__2 |
Description:
Parameter | Value Type | Description |
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complex_scattering_name | An Existing Scatter | Specifies the complex_scattering to be copied |
new_complex_scattering_name | A New Scatter | Specifies the name of the new complex_scattering. |
Extended Definition:
1. The created replica will be identical to the original COMPLEX_SCATTERING with the exception of the COMPLEX_SCATTERING_NAME. COMPLEX_SCATTERINGs must have unique names relative to other COMPLEX_SCATTERINGs on a given plot. The replica will be completely independent of the original, and may be modified without effecting the original. If a COMPLEX_SCATTERING is to be copied "to" or "from" a completely different plot, the full COMPLEX_SCATTERING_NAME specification (including plot name reference) may be required. For example, a COMPLEX_SCATTERING named "c1" on plot "p1" may be referenced by the full specification of ".p1.c1". This type of full name specification avoids the need for a given plot to be the "current" or "default" to reference data (i.e. a COMPLEX_SCATTERING) associated with it.
2. You use the ‘complex_scattering_name’ parameter to identify the existing complex_scattering to affect with this command.
You may identify a complex_scattering by typing its name or by picking it from the screen.
If the complex_scattering is not visible on the screen, you must type the name. You may also find it convenient to type the name even if the complex_scattering is displayed.
If a complex_scattering 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 complex_scattering under an plot template name, for instance, you may need to enter the model and template names as well. For example, you may specify complex_scattering "modes" from the analysis named "normal_modes" on the plot template named "plot1" by entering "/normal_modes/plot1/modes". If you type a "?", Adams View will list the complex_scatterings available by default.
You must separate multiple complex_scattering names by commas.
If the complex_scattering 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 complex_scattering picks by commas.
3. You may use this name later to refer to this complex_scattering. AdamsAdams View will not allow you to have two complex_scatterings with the same name, so you must provide a unique name.
Normally, entity names are composed of alphabetic, numeric, or '_' (underscore) characters, and start with an alphabetic or '_' character. They may be of any length. For more information, see
Using Extended Names.
By enclosing the name in double quotes, you may use other printable characters, or start the name with a numeral. If a name contains characters, or starts with a numeral, you must always quote the name when entering it.
Note that you can specify the parentage of an entity (for example, what part "owns" a marker or a geometry element) when you CREATE it by changing the name. If you enter just the entity name, then the default parent will be assigned by Adams View. If you type in the full name, then you may over ride the default parent. In most cases, when creating an entity, Adams View will provide a default name. The default name that Adams View provides will specify the parentage that it has assumed.
You may, of course, delete this name and use your own. The form of a full name is:
"...._NAME.GRAND_PARENT_NAME.PARENT_NAME.ENTITY_NAME"
The number of levels used varies from case to case and the parentage must exist before an entity can be assigned to it.