Ellipsoids Panel
Use the Ellipsoids panel to create and modify a single or multiple ellipsoids and cylinders.
Location: Analysis page > Safety module
Ellipsoids can be created at finite element nodes or geometric points. When an ellipsoid is created, it is placed in the current multibody collector specified in the Model Browser. If a current multibody collector has not been specified, a collector is created automatically.
Create Subpanel
Option | Action |
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base name | Specify a name for the ellipsoids (max length of 160 characters). |
coordinates /entities | Select a method of determining the ellipsoid center. |
center x /y /z | Specify the X, Y, and
Z coordinates of the desired center of the ellipsoid. Note: Only
available when coordinates is selected.
|
nodes /points selector | Appears when entities
is selected. Note: Only available when entities is
selected.
|
multibody | Associate the ellipsoid with an existing multibody. |
radius definition |
|
A = | Specify the axis length. |
B = | Specify the axis length. |
C = | Specify the axis length. |
N = | Define the shape factor of an ellipsoid. This is the "order" of the ellipsoid; higher numbers make the ellipsoid more rectangular. Typical values range from 2 to 10, because above a certain number the differences become very slight. |
color | Select a color for the ellipsoid. |
orientation |
|
create: ellipsoide | Create an ellipsoid. |
create: cylinder | Create a simple cylinder. |
Update Subpanel
Option | Action |
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ellipsoids selector | Choose the ellipsoids that you want to update. |
radius definition |
|
A = | Specify the axis length. |
B = | Specify the axis length. |
C = | Specify the axis length. |
N = | Define the shape factor of an ellipsoid. This is the "order" of the ellipsoid; higher numbers make the ellipsoid more rectangular. Typical values range from 2 to 10, because above a certain number the differences become very slight. |
color | Select a color for the ellipsoid. |
orientation |
|
create: ellipsoide | Create an ellipsoid. |
create: cylinder | Create a simple cylinder. |
Command Buttons
Button | Action |
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create | Create the ellipsoid/cylinder. |
reject | Revert the last changes. |
update | Update the ellipsoid with the recent changes. |
review | To review an ellipsoid's current settings without changing them, select the ellipsoid and then click review. |
return | Exit the panel. |