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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 (1)
  • Group Name: Enter new group name

Create

 Create a new group from the active set

Delete

 Delete selected group from the list

Rename

 Re-name a selected group

Select

 Make the selected group the active set

Add

 Add the selected group to the active set

Sub

 Subtract the selected group from the active set

Save

 Save group data to a file

Load

 Load group data from a file

Done

 Exit Group Operations interface

  • rbs Or – Apply Or operator to operations
  • rb And – Apply And operator to operations
  • rb Xor – Apply Xor operator to operations
  • cbc Auto Center – Automatically center the selected group to screen


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