This function allows the user to define and assign linear or angular velocities to selected nodes. See Figure 5.7.10 for available options.
Figure 5.7.10 Initial Velocity Set
SHOW SPC
See SPC OPTION.
SHOW VELOCITY
Toggle a defined velocity set ON/OFF.
DEFINE
Create a velocity set.
l Select DEFINE.
l Enter the initial velocity in the INTIAL VELOCITY dialog window as in Figure 5.7.11.
l Select nodes.
Figure 5.7.11 Velocity Define Table
REMOVE
Remove defined initial velocity from the selected nodes set.
CLEAR
Remove all defined initial velocity from the database. A DYNAFORM QUESTION window appears as in Figure 5.7.12.
Figure 5.7.12 DYNAFORM Question Window
LIST
There are two choices:
1. ALL NODE
All nodes with an initial velocity are highlighted with an arrow.
2. NODE
The initial velocities of selected nodes are listed in the PROMPT window.