When the target body is FFlex body, if the user wants to swap with a mesh data file, Swap using Mesh Data File type can be used.
Figure 1 Swap using Mesh Data File Type
•Target Converting Body: Select a target body type. In this case, please select FFlex.
•Type: Select a method how to change from FFlex to FFlex.
•Options
•Mesh Data 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
•Swap Options: When Rigid is converted to FFlex, some options are needed. For more information about this dialog, please refer to Import dialog box in FFlex.
•Use Force Connector of Connecting Parameter: Determinates how to connect between the dummy body and nodes. The default is unchecked. For more information, click here.
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.
o In the case of Geo Surface Contact, a Patch Set is created for the whole surface of the base or action geometry.
o In the case of Geo Curve Contact, a Line Set is created for the first edge of the base or action geometry.
•Create Mesh Data File: If this option is checked, the Mesh Data file for the original FFlex body is created in the defined directory when converting to other types.