Vector

Purpose:

This interface provides a way of generating *DEFINE_VECTOR keyword cards. The definition of a vector requires xyz coordinates for both the tail and head. Various method are made available to the user for creating a vector with options to translate, rotate, and reflect. Vectors can be shown, created, modified, and deleted through graphical interaction.

Function:

There are various methods to define vector, as the following:

Sample:

No sample.

  • Show : Show existing *VECTOR entities.

  • Cre : Create new *VECTOR entities.

  • Mod : Modify existing *VECTOR entities .

  • Sear : Search for parts using user defined parameters.

  • Del : Delete existing *VECTOR entities .

  • Title : Set vector title (available for Create and Modify).

  • All : Select all *VECTOR.

  • None : Deselect all *VECTOR.

  • Rev : Reverse selection *VECTOR.

  • AList : Select all entities within the selected range.

  • Apply : Apply entries for creation/modification.

  • Cancel : Cancel this modification or selection.

  • Write : Write selected vector data to file.

Note:

For Show, Modify, and Delete, the Entity Operation Interface will show. For Create, the Vector Operation Interface is embedded in the middle controls area.