Property File Editor (spring)
Right-click component (or Create/Modify dialog boxes) → load .xml property file → select 
Defines and modifies curves and other parameters for .xml spring property files.
For the option: | Do the following: |
|---|---|
Property File | Specify an .xml spring property file. Tips on Entering File Names in Text Boxes. |
 | Select to display the file browser and choose a property file. |
Properties tab | |
Method | Select one of the following: |
If you select Linear, your Adams product enables the following options: | |
Number of Coils | Enter the number of coils for the spring graphic. Note: Since the spring is not a part itself, and solely defines the force-displacement relationship between two parts, changing the spring graphic diameter does not translate into different spring properties. |
Diameter | Enter the diameter of the spring graphic. Note: Since the spring is not a part itself, and solely defines the force-displacement relationship between two parts, changing the spring graphic diameter does not translate into different spring properties. |
Free Length | Enter the free length of the spring. |
Linear Rate | Enter the linear rate of the spring. |
If you select Nonlinear, your Adams product enables the following options: | |
Number of Coils | Enter the number of coils for the spring graphic. Note: Since the spring is not a part itself, and solely defines the force-displacement relationship between two parts, changing the spring graphic diameter does not translate into different spring properties. |
Diameter | Enter the diameter of the spring graphic. Note: Since the spring is not a part itself, and solely defines the force-displacement relationship between two parts, changing the spring graphic diameter does not translate into different spring properties. |
Plot/Edit Data | Select to see the spring data in the Curve Editor. |
Length | Select to use a force versus length table. The force is calculated as follows: Spring Force = AKISPL(OffsetCalc + DM(I, J), 0, Spline) |
Deflection | Select to use a force versus deflection table. The force is calculated as follows: Spring Force = AKISPL(OffsetCalc - DM(I, J), 0, Spline) |
Header tab | |
File Version | Displays the file version. |
Date | Displays the date when the file was created. |
Product Name | Displays the name of the product. |
Revision Comment | Enter comments. |
Units | Displays the units used for length, force, angle, mass, and time. These units are only for the property file: they are not model units. You cannot change the units. |
Current Field Unit | Displays the units for the selected text box or cell. |
Current Active File | Displays the active file from where the data came. |