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.
There are various methods to define vector, as the following:
1n+NL : Define vector with 1 point and a normal.
N1-N2 : Define point & normal by picking 2 nodes.
3Nds : Define vector by picking 3 nodes.
Gen : Call coordinate dialog.
Tran : Translate vector.
Rota : Rotate vector.
No sample.
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For Show, Modify, and Delete, the Entity Operation Interface will show. For Create, the Vector Operation Interface is embedded in the middle controls area.