8.4. Command Editor Command

The Command Editor dialog box can be used to create or modify any of the objects in Ansys TurboGrid using the CFX Command Language. For further details, see CFX Command Language in the TurboGrid Reference Guide.

Power Syntax can be entered and processed in the Command Editor dialog box. For details, see Power Syntax in the TurboGrid Reference Guide. Power Syntax commands should be proceeded by the ! symbol.

In addition, any valid CCL command can be typed and processed in the Command Editor dialog box. For details, see Command Actions in the TurboGrid Reference Guide. Action Commands should be preceded by the > symbol.

To create an object using CCL, select Tools > Command Editor from the main menu. The Command Editor dialog box is displayed.

To edit an existing object using CCL, right-click the object in the object selector and select Edit in Command Editor from the shortcut menu. The CCL definition of that object is automatically displayed and can be edited to alter the object properties.

You can access the following basic editing tools by right-clicking in the Command Editor dialog box:

  • Undo

    Undoes the last edit action.

  • Redo

    Redoes the most recently undone edit action.

  • Cut

    Cuts the selected text and places it on a clipboard.

  • Copy

    Places the selected text on a clipboard.

  • Paste

    Pastes the clipboard text at the insertion point, or replaces the selection.

  • Clear

    Clears all of the contents of the Command Editor dialog box.

  • Select All

    Selects all of the contents of the Command Editor dialog box.

  • Find

    Makes a search tool appear at the bottom of the Command Editor dialog box. Enter a search term and click either Next or Previous to search upwards or downwards from the insertion point or text selection. To hide the search tool, press <Esc>.