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Chapter 6
PRE-PROCESSOR
Usage:
1. VPG prompts:
>
ONLY MASS ELEMENTS WILL BE SELECTED
>
SELECT ELEMENTS
User selects a mass element and it will display information of this mass.
6.16.7 CALCULATE MASS
properties for selected parts. Parts must have a material property and thickness defined,
with a material density specified.
Usage:
1. VPG prompts:
> ENTER OUTPUT FILE NAME OR [CR] FOR DEFAULT OR “STOP” FOR
QUIT
User inputs a file name:
2. VPG prompts:
>
ENTER COMMAND
ALL PARTS: Output all mass information of all parts to the input file.
SELECT PART: Output the mass information of the selected part to the input file.
EXIT: Returns the user to the MASS MENU.
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PRE-PROCESSOR
Description: This function calculates a mass, center of gravity location and inertia