L
L, P1, P2, NDIV, SPACE, XV1, YV1, ZV1, XV2, YV2, ZV2
Defines a line between two keypoints.
P1Keypoint at the beginning of line. If
P1= P, graphical picking is enabled and all remaining command fields are ignored (valid only in the GUI).P2Keypoint at the end of line.
NDIVNumber of element divisions within this line. Normally this field is not used; specifying divisions with LESIZE, etc. is recommended.
SPACESpacing ratio. Normally this field is not used, as specifying spacing ratios with the LESIZE command is recommended. If positive,
SPACEis the nominal ratio of the last division size (atP2) to the first division size (atP1). If the ratio is greater than 1, the division sizes increase fromP1toP2, and if less than 1, they decrease. IfSPACEis negative, then |SPACE| is the nominal ratio of the center division size to those at the ends.
The following fields are used only if specified end slopes on the line
are desired, otherwise zero curvature end slopes will be automatically calculated
to produce a line which is "straight" in the active coordinate system. To
specify end slopes, use the following fields to define a "slope vector" (one
for each end of the line, if desired) that has its tail at the origin and
its head at the point XV, YV, ZV in
the active coordinate system (CSYS). The corresponding
end slope of the line will then be parallel to this "slope vector."
XV1,YV1,ZV1Location (in the active coordinate system) of the head of the "slope vector" corresponding to the slope at the
P1end of the line. The tail of the vector is at the origin of the coordinate system.XV2,YV2,ZV2Location of the head of the "slope vector" corresponding to the slope at the
P2end of the line.
Notes
Defines a line between two keypoints from P1 to P2.
The line shape may be generated as "straight" (in the active coordinate system)
or curved. The line shape is invariant with coordinate system after it is
generated. Note that solid modeling in a toroidal coordinate system is not
recommended. A curved line is limited to 180°. Lines may be redefined
only if not yet attached to an area.