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Free lines

The frame "Free lines" contains a table with the list of inputted free points. Adding (editing) free points is performed in the "New free line" dialog window.

The lines are defined between individual points (segments, arcs, circles) or around individual points (circles). The lines can be introduced both between free points and between points located on interfaces including the terrain surface.

The lines may intersect each other and may have an arbitrary number of contact points – intersections of individual lines are determined by the program when adjusting the geometrical model. The free lines may be used to introduce beam elements into the model.

The free points can also be introduced using the mouse. This inputting mode is activated by clicking an appropriate button on the horizontal tool bar "Free points". The following modes are available:

  • Add
The line is introduced by clicking the left mouse button at a desired location on the desktop.
  • Line type
A combo list is used to select the desired line (segment, arc and circle).
- segment Clicking individual points on the desktop with the left mouse button creates a point to point line
- arc Use the combo list to choose a particular mode of defining an arc segment (third point, center, radius, height). Clicking the left mouse bottom on the desktop then selects points to define an arc. When selecting one of the following options – center, radius or, you are further requested to select from the combo list the orientation (positive, negative).
- circle Use the combo list to choose a particular mode of defining a circle (center and radius, three points). Clicking the left mouse button on the desktop then selects points to define a circle. The combo list is also used to select the orientation (positive, negative).
  • Adjust
Clicking the left mouse button on already existing free line opens the "Adjust free line properties" dialog window, which allows for modifying its parameters.
  • Remove
Clicking the left mouse button on already existing free line opens the free line removal dialog window – accepting this action removes the selected free line.

The free lines can also be edited on the desktop with the help of active objects.

Frame "Free lines" – different types of free linesFrame "Free lines" – different types of free lines




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