Force parameters are defined in the Pressure Load property dialog as shown in the figure and table below.
Figure 6.46: Description of parameters in the Pressure Load property dialog
Parameter | Symbol | Description | Dimension (Range) |
1. Type | N/A | Use to set the force and torque type. When Function Expression. When is selected, the force and torque are defined by a specified User Subroutine. For more information, refer to Pressure Load User Subroutine. | is selected, the force and torque are defined by aN/A |
2. Patchset | N/A | Use to select a Patchset using the Patchset Picker. | N/A |
3. Pressure Direction | N/A | Use to define the direction of pressure. By default, the inward direction will be displayed on the screen. If you click the Switch button, the direction will be changed to outward. | N/A |
4. Function | Use to set the function to define pressure. If the function is not defined, the pressure will be zero. | Force / Length^2 | |
5. Function Manager | N/A | Open or close Function Expression. When the
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6. Function Name | N/A | Use to set the name of the Function Expression. For more information on usage, refer to Function Expression Operation. | N/A |
7. Function Input | N/A | Use to input the Function Expression. For more information on usage, refer to Function Expression Operation. | N/A |
8. Control buttons | N/A | If all necessary parameters are set, these buttons are enabled. For more information about the control buttons, refer to Entity Properties Access and Modification. | N/A |