CS
CS, KCN, KCS, NORIG, NXAX, NXYPL, PAR1, PAR2
Defines a local coordinate system by three node locations.
KCNArbitrary reference number assigned to this coordinate system. Must be greater than 10. A coordinate system previously defined with this number will be redefined.
KCSCoordinate system type:
0 or CART
—
Cartesian
1 or CYLIN
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Cylindrical (circular or elliptical)
2 or SPHE
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Spherical (or spheroidal)
3 or TORO
—
Toroidal
NORIGNode defining the origin of this coordinate system. If
NORIG= P, graphical picking is enabled and all remaining command fields are ignored (valid only in the GUI).NXAXNode defining the positive x-axis orientation of this coordinate system.
NXYPLNode defining the x-y plane (with
NORIGandNXAX) in the first or second quadrant of this coordinate system.PAR1Used for elliptical, spheroidal, or toroidal systems. If
KCS= 1 or 2,PAR1is the ratio of the ellipse Y-axis radius to X-axis radius (defaults to 1.0 (circle)). IfKCS= 3,PAR1is the major radius of the torus.PAR2Used for spheroidal systems. If
KCS= 2,PAR2= ratio of ellipse Z-axis radius to X-axis radius (defaults to 1.0 (circle)).
Notes
Defines and activates a local right-handed coordinate system by specifying three existing nodes: to locate the origin, to locate the positive x-axis, and to define the positive x-y plane. This local system becomes the active coordinate system. See the CLOCAL, CSKP, CSWPLA, and LOCAL commands for alternate definitions. Local coordinate systems may be displayed with the /PSYMB command.
This command is valid in any processor.