Coordinate Systems (Group)

Houses all coordinate systems for the analysis. This includes a Global Coordinate System (automatically generated) as well as any local Coordinate System objects.

Tree Dependencies

Insertion Methods

The Coordinate Systems object is automatically inserted into the tree.


Note:  Only one Coordinate Systems (parent) object is valid per Model object.


Right-click Options

In addition to common right-click options, relevant right-click options for this object include:

  • Insert > Coordinate System

  • Insert > Coordinate System at Center of Mass

API Reference

See the Coordinate Systems section of the ACT API Reference Guide for specific scripting information.

Additional Related Information

See the following sections for more information: