Based on how the loads consuming the measures are defined, one-dimensional measures might be needed. Measures also sometimes need to be transformed by some math operators. Derived measures are made for these operations.
Select Derived Measure in the tree. The Derived Measure worksheet appears.
To add a new measure, click .
Give a Name to this measure. You should use unique names, as the name of the measure will be used in selections later on.
Select the Base Measure the operator applies to.
Select select a transformation Type, Component or Operator.
When using Component, select the component from among the components available. The list of component depends on the base measure type.
When using Operator, choose from Modulo or Scale Factor.
Modulo corresponds to a modulus operation. It can for example be used to remove the number of turns from the rotation angle of a revolute joint. The modulus is defined by the Operator Value property.
Scale Factor scales the value of the input measure by a constant defined by the Operator Value property.
If you need to delete a measure that you previously created, select its row in the worksheet and click .
Note: The base measure of a derived measure can be a derived measure.