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. . . Object Generator
Option for items with specific coordinate locations (e.g. point masses).
Template Object
Relocate (default), places the new object at the selection point.
Relocate unchecked, keeps the new object at the template’s location.
Only the new scope is used.
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H. Selection Information
When a selection is made in the graphics window (node, vertex, face, etc.), the status bar lists basic information (e.g. line length, surface area, etc.). Additional information can be obtained by using the selection information window.
•Activate (3 ways) by:
–Icon
–View > Windows > Selection Information
– Double click the status bar selection.
Double Click
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. . . Selection Information
The selection information window provides a summary of all selections and/or a list of individual selections (or both as shown).
Select: vertex, edge, face, body, node or xyz coordinate location.
Coordinate selection returns information on the nearest node to the coordinates.
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I. Workshop 3.3 – Object Generator
•Workshop 3.3 – Object Generator
•Goal:
–Become familiar with the operation of the object generator in the Mechanical application.
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