(11) Rigid : Swap using CAD Data File

 

When the target body is Rigid body, if the user wants to swap with a CAD data file, Swap using CAD Data File type can be used.

 

Figure 1  Swap using CAD Data File Type

 

     Target Converting Body: Select a target body type. In this case, please select Rigid.

     Type: Select a method how to change from RFlex to Rigid. In this case, please select Swap using CAD Data File.

     Options

    CAD Data File Path: Define a path of the file that is used to swap.

    Reference: Define a reference frame that is used to swap.

 

     Assist Modeling: some items can be maintained after converting process.

    Name: Maintains the name of source body.

    Initial Velocity: Maintains the initial velocity of source body.

    Joint: Maintains Joint entities related to the source body.

    Force: Maintains Force entities related to the source body.

    Geo Contact: Maintains Geo Contact entity related to the source body. Other Contact entities are not supported.

In the case of Geo Surface Contact, the whole surface of the base or action geometry is used for the contact.

In the case of Geo Curve Contact, the first edge of the base or action geometry is sued for the contact.

    Mass & CM Position: Maintains the mass and CM position of the source body.