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Create/Modify Truck Air Spring

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Creates or modifies a Truck air spring. Learn about Truck Air Springs.
 
For the option:
Do the following:
Air Spring Name
If creating a spring, enter a name for it.

If modifying a spring, enter its database name.
The I and J parts can be general, mount, switch, or interface parts. Learn about Parts.
I Part
Enter the name of the I part on which the spring will act.
J Part
Enter the name of the J part on which the spring will react.
I Coordinate Reference
Enter a Coordinate Reference to locate the point on the I part at which the spring will act.
J Coordinate Reference
Enter a Coordinate Reference to locate the point on the J part at which the spring will act.
Property File
Specify the property file. Note that air spring property files are in XML File Format only.

Tips on Entering File Names in Text Boxes.
Preload Function
Enter a function to define the air spring trim load. Note that this will be overwritten by the value in the subsystem.
Select to display a dialog box where you can add multi-line comments to any entity, to describe its purpose and function. Adams Car displays the Modify Comment dialog box.

Learn about Recording Comments.
Select to modify the property file in the Property File Editor.
Select to view property file information. By default, your template-based product displays this information in the Information window, but you can choose to display the information in a text editor.

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