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- Figure 1 – Group Interface
Purpose:
This interface is used to create and manipulate groups of parts. Often this interface is used to create groups that represent subsystems in a complex system. For example a model with two dummies, a vehicle, a deformable barrier, front seats, rear seats, etc… can be grouped. These groups can be saved to a file for later retrieval in subsequent post-processing sessions. Groups can be added to another group or subtracted form a composite group.
The grouping facility is somewhat similar to the Views Interface, except here group is a collection of entire parts. Its usage has similar applications in results presentation where typically a large amount of information needs to be conveyed to the audience in a limited time.
Controls:
- Group list: Select created group from list
- Group Name: Enter new group name
Create a new group from the active set
Delete selected group from the list
Re-name a selected group
Make the selected group the active set
Add the selected group to the active set
Subtract the selected group from the active set
Save group data to a file
Load group data from a file
Exit Group Operations interface
Or – Apply Or operator to operations
And – Apply And operator to operations- Xor – Apply Xor operator to operations
Auto Center – Automatically center the selected group to screen
