*Set() - flexbody tolerance

Sets the tolerance value for the Find option in the Flexbody Nodes window.

Syntax

*Set(flexible_body.node_tol, tolerance)

Arguments

flexible_ body.node_ tol: The property of a flexbody that stores the value of the node tolerance.; Data type: property
tolerance: The tolerance used to flag whether a node is within tolerance of its corresponding MDL point upon solver deck writeout.; Data type: real

Example

*Body( b_test, "Test Body" )
*SetFlexbodyCompliance(b_test, FLEX, 
 E:\example\control_arm.h3d, 
 E:\example\control_arm.mtx, 
 FF_EXISTS)
*Set(b_test.node_tol, 0.05000)

Context

*BeginMdl()

*DefineAnalysis()

*DefineSystem()

Comments

This *Set statement is used specifically to set the tolerance between a flexbody node and its corresponding MDL point. If the spatial distance between the two points exceeds this value, then MotionView will provide a warning when the solver input deck is written. It is important to minimize the distance between nodes and their corresponding MDL points in order to minimize internal stresses within the flexbody at the time when the solver assembles the model.