(3) RFlex : Swap using RFI File

 

When the target body is RFlex body, if the user wants to swap with a RFI file, Swap using RFI File type can be used.

 

Figure 1  Swap using RFI File Type

 

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

     Type: Select a method how to change from Rigid to RFlex.

     Options

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

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

 

     Additional Options

    Options: When Rigid body is converted to RFlex body, some options are needed. For more information about this dialog, please refer to Options in RFlex.

 

Figure 2  Options dialog box

 

     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, a Patch Set is created for the whole surface of the base or action geometry.

In the case of Geo Curve Contact, a Line Set is created for the first edge of the base or action geometry.

 

     Create CAD Data File: If this option is checked, the CAD file for the original rigid body is created in the defined directory when converting to other types.