Graphic

File Graphic

Class FileGraphic()

FileGraphic(parent='MODEL', name='FileGraphic_n', 
label='FileGraphic_n', active=True, wire_mode='OFF', shade_mode='USE_MATERIAL', is_material_inside=True, 
refinement_level=3, body=None, filename='', reader='', avail_comp_list=[], sel_comp_list=[], 
mesh_coarsening_level='NONE', align_meth1='MARKER', align_b1=None, 
align_mrk1='Global_Frame', align_p1=None, align_p2=None, align_p3=None, origin_x=0, 
origin_y=0, origin_z=0, psi=0, theta=0, phi=0, scale_x=1, scale_y=1, scale_z=1)

Graphic defined in a file.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. FileGraphic_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. FileGraphic_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
wire_mode Enum Wireframe representation. One of WIREFRAME, FEATURE_LINES, FREE_EDGE_LINES or OFF. Defaults to ‘OFF'. * shade_mode (Enum) - Shaded mode representation. One of: OPAQUE, OFF, USE_MATERIAL or TRANSPARENT. ‘USE_MATERIAL'
is_material_inside Bool True if the material inside is solid, false otherwise. Applies to contact simulations. True
refinement_level Int The mesh density of primitive solids. Applies to contact simulations. 3
body Body The associated body. None
filename File The absolute file path. ‘'
reader File Need input. ‘'
avail_comp_list list The available components in graphic file. []
sel_comp_list list The selected graphic components from avail_comp_list. Empty, if all selected. []
mesh_coarsening_level Enum Need input. One of AGGRESSIVE, AVERAGE, CONSERVATIVE or NONE. ‘NONE'
align_meth1 Enum Alignment method. One of PART, MARKER, AUTO_POS, AUTO_POSORIENT or AUTO_POSORIENTSCALE. MARKER
align_b1 Body Reference body when align_meth1 is PART. None
align_mrk1 Marker Reference marker when align_meth1 is MARKER. ‘Global_Frame'
align_p1 Point Locator point 1 when align_meth1 is AUTO_POS, AUTO_POSORIENT or AUTO_POSORIENTSCALE. None
align_p2 Point Locator point 2 when align_meth1 is AUTO_POS, AUTO_POSORIENT or AUTO_POSORIENTSCALE. None
align_p3 Point Locator point 3 when align_meth1 is AUTO_POS, AUTO_POSORIENT or AUTO_POSORIENTSCALE. None
origin_x Double The x coordinate of the graphic origin with respect to ref_body or ref_marker specified. 0
origin_y Double The y coordinate of the graphic origin with respect to ref_body or ref_marker specified. 0
origin_z Double The z coordinate of the graphic origin with respect to ref_body or ref_marker specified. 0
psi Double The psi euler angle(z-x'-z'') in radians with respect to align_b1 or align_mrk1. 0
theta Double The theta euler (z-x'-z'') in radians with respect to align_b1 or align_mrk1. 0
phi Double The phi euler (z-x'-z'') in radians with respect to align_b1 or align_mrk1. 0
scale_x Double The x scale factor. 1
scale_y Double The y scale factor. 1
scale_z Double The z scale factor. 1

Instances

Instance Type Description
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.

Notes

Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

Methods

setValue(name, value, updatePanel=True)

Sets value of an attribute.

Parameters:

       
name str Name of the attribute.  
value ** Value of the attribute to be set.  

Returns:

Returns True if the value was successfully set, else False.

Return type:

Bool

Examples

========
Create and modify attributes of a File graphic.
>>> from hw import mview
>>> f1 = mview.FileGraphic(name = 'f1')
>>> #Select the file and components from it
>>> f1.filename = r"C:\Users\user\Desktop\graphic.h3d"
>>> f1.sel_comp_list = ["Part2","Part9"]
>>> f1.body = mview.getModel().B_Ground
>>> #GEt values of attributes
>>> f1.mesh_coarsening_level
'NONE'
>>> #Set multiple values at once (location properties here)
>>> c1.setValues(origin_x = 10,theta = 3.14,scale_z = 1.5)
>>> f1.mesh_coarsening_level = 'Conservative'
>>> e1.color_mat = "mat_green"
>>> #Change alignment method
>>> f1.align_meth1 = 'PART'

CAD Graphic

Class CADGraphic()

CADGraphic(parent='MODEL', name='CADGraphic_n', label='CADGraphic_n', active=True, 
wire_mode='OFF', shade_mode='USE_MATERIAL', is_material_inside=True, body=None, filename='', 
avail_comp_list=[], sel_comp_list=[], align_meth1='MARKER', align_b1=None, 
align_mrk1='Global_Frame', origin_x=0, origin_y=0, origin_z=0, psi=0, theta=0, phi=0, 
scale_x=1, scale_y=1, scale_z=1)

The CAD graphic.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. CADGraphic_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. CADGraphic_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
wire_mode Enum Wireframe representation. One of WIREFRAME, FEATURE_LINES, FREE_EDGE_LINES or OFF. Deafults to ‘OFF'. * shade_mode (Enum) - Shaded mode representation. One of: OPAQUE, OFF, USE_MATERIAL or TRANSPARENT. ‘USE_MATERIAL'
is_material_inside Bool True if the material inside is solid, false otherwise. Applies to contact simulations. None
body Body The associated body. None
filename File The absolute file path. None
sel_comp_list list The selected graphic components. Empty, if all selected. []
avail_comp_list list The available components. []
fidelity Double Level of fineness of the geometry displayed as tessellated mesh. Controls the mesh refinement. Range is 1 and 10 (with 1(coarse) and 10(fine) ). Applies to mesh visualization when solvermode is motionsolve. 0
align_meth1 Enum Alignment method. Indicates whether the graphic is located with respect to body reference frame or marker. If PART is used, it indicates that the graphic has to be positioned using a body. If MARKER is used, it indicates that the graphic is positioned using a marker. ‘MARKER'
align_b1 Body Reference body when align_meth1 is PART. None
align_mrk1 Marker Reference marker when align_meth1 is MARKER. * origin_x (Double) - The x coordinate of the graphic origin with respect to align_b1 or align_mrk1. 0
origin_y Double The y coordinate of the graphic origin with respect to align_b1 or align_mrk1. 0
origin_z Double The z coordinate of the graphic origin with respect to align_b1 or align_mrk1. 0
psi Double The psi Euler angle (z-x'-z'') in radians with respect to align_b1 or align_mrk1. 0
theta Double The theta Euler angle (z-x'-z'') in radians with respect to align_b1 or align_mrk1. 0
phi Double The phi Euler angle (z-x'-z'') in radians with respect to align_b1 or align_mrk1. 0
scale_x Double The x scale factor. 1
scale_y Double The y scale factor. 1
scale_z Double The z scale factor. 1

Instances

       
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.  

Readonly Properties:

       
mass double The mass.  
cm_x double The x coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
cm_y double The y coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
cm_z double The z coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixx double The Ixx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixy double The Ixy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixz double The Ixz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyx double The Iyx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyy double The Iyy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyz double The Iyz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izx double The Izx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izy double The Izy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izz double The Izz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

4. Readonly Properties cannot be modified.

Methods

setValue(name, value)

Sets value of an attribute.

Parameters:

       
name str Name of the attribute.  
value ** Value of the attribute to be set.  

Returns:

Returns True if the value was successfully set else False.

Return type:

Bool

Examples

========
Create and modify attributes of a CAD graphic.
>>> from hw import mview
>>> c1 = mview.CADGraphic(name = 'cad1')
>>> c1.filename = r"C:\Users\user\Desktop\cadfile.step"
>>> c1.sel_comp_list = ["Part1","Part3"]
>>> #Set material property of graphic
>>> c1.materialprop = "propmat_aluminum"
>>> c1.color_mat = "mat_purple"
>>> #Set multiple values at once (location properties here)
>>> c1.setValues(origin_x = 10,theta = 3.14,scale_z = 1.5)
>>> #Set graphic alignment
>>> m1 = mview.Marker(name = 'align')
>>> c1.align_mrk1 = m1
>>> #Set mesh coarseness
>>> c1.fidelity = 7
>>> #Change alignment method
>>> c1.align_meth1 = 'PART'
>>> c1.align_b1 = 'B_Ground'

Box

Class Box()

Box(parent='MODEL', name='Box_n', label='Box_n', active=True, itype='FACE', 
lenghtx=10, lengthy=10, body=None, origin=None, origin2=None, ornt_meth='TWOAXES', ornt_dir1='Z', 
align_meth1='Point', align_pt1=None, align_vec1=None, ornt_dir2='X', align_meth2='Vector', 
align_pt2=None, align_vec2=None)

Create a Box graphic.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Data Type
name String The variable name. Box_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. Box_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
itype Enum Type type. One of CENTER, CORNER or FACE. FACE
lengthx Double The length in the x direction. 10
lengthy Double The length in the y direction. 10
lengthz Double The length in the z direction. Does not apply for a FACE box type. 10
body Body The associated body. None
origin Point The origin of a CORNER or CENTER type box. None
origin2 Point The location of other end of a FACE type box. None
ornt_meth Enum Orientation method. One of TWOAXES, ONEAXIS or ANGLES. TWOAXES
ornt_dir1 Enum Orientation direction for axis 1. One of X, Y or Z. Z
align_meth1 Enum Alignment method for axis 1. One of Point or Vector. Point
align_pt1 Point Reference point for aligning axis 1 when align_meth1 is Point. None
align_vec1 Vector Reference vector for aligning axis 1 when align_meth1 is Vector. None
ornt_dir2 Enum Orientation direction for axis 2. One of X, Y or Z. X
align_meth2 Enum Alignment method for axis 2. One of Point or Vector. Vector
align_pt2 Point Reference point for aligning axis 2 when align_meth2 is Point. None
align_vec2 Vector Reference vector for aligning axis 2 when align_meth2 is Vector. None

Instances

       
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.  

Readonly Properties

Argument Data Type Description  
mass double The mass.  
cm_x double The x coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
cm_y double The y coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
cm_z double The z coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixx double The Ixx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixy double The Ixy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixz double The Ixz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyx double The Iyx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyy double The Iyy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyz double The Iyz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izx double The Izx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izy double The Izy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izz double The Izz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

4. Readonly Properties cannot be modified.

Examples

========
Create and modify attributes of a Box graphic.
>>> from hw import mview
>>> bx1 = mview.Box(name = 'Box1')
>>> #Set references for Box graphic
>>> b1 = mview.Body(label = 'BodyForGraphic')
>>> bx1.body = b1
>>> bx1.origin = mview.getModel().P_Global_Origin
>>>#Change the input type of Box
>>> bx1.itype = 'CORNER'
>>> #Get attribute values
>>> bx1.ornt_dir1
'Z'
>>> #Set multiple values at once
>>> bx1.setValues(ornt_dir1 = 'X',align_meth1 = 'VECTOR',lengthz = 5)
>>> bx1.align_vec1 = 'V_Global_X'
>>> bx1.ornt_dir2 = 'Z'
>>> #Get and set material property of BoxPair Graphic
>>> bx1.materialprop.name
'propmat_steel'
>>> bx1.materialprop = "propmat_bronze"
>>> e1.color_mat = "mat_green"
>>> bx1.refinement_level = 5
>>> #Create a BoxPair inside a System and set dimensions
>>> sys = mview.System(name = 'System1')
>>> bx2 = mview.BoxPair(parent = sys,itype = 'CENTER')
>>> bx2.itype = 'CENTER'
>>> bx2.body = b1
>>> p1 = mview.PointPair(y = 100)
>>> bx2.origin = p1
>>> bx2.align_meth1='VECTOR'
>>> bx2.align_vec1 = 'V_Global_X'
>>> bx2.l.lengthx = 30
>>> #Set parametric value
>>> bx2.l.lengthz = "Box1.r1+10"
>>> #Change input type of BoxPair
>>> bx2.itype = 'FACE'
>>> bx2.l.origin2 = 'P_Global_Origin'

Box Pair

Class BoxPair()

BoxPair(parent='MODEL', name='BoxPair_n', label='BoxPair_n', active=True, sym='NONE')

Box pair containing left and right instances of singles.

Keyword Arguments:

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. BoxPair_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. BoxPair_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Defines if entity is activated when True or deactivated when False. True
sym Enum The symmetry of pair entity. Takes values 'LEFT' for left entity as master, 'RIGHT' for right entity as master or 'NONE' when it is not symmetric. NONE

Instances

Instance Type Description
l Point The left box.
r Point The right box.

Notes

Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

Sphere

Class Sphere()

Sphere(parent='MODEL', name='Sphere_n', label='Sphere_n', active=True, 
body=None, origin=None, radius=10)

The sphere graphic.

Keyword Arguments:

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. Sphere_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. Sphere_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
body Body The associated body. None
origin Point The center. None
radius Double The radius. 10

Instances

Instance Type Description
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.

Readonly Properties:

Argument Data Type Description  
mass double The mass.  
cm_x double The x coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
cm_y double The y coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
cm_z double The z coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixx double The Ixx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixy double The Ixy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixz double The Ixz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyx double The Iyx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyy double The Iyy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyz double The Iyz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izx double The Izx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izy double The Izy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izz double The Izz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

4. Read only Properties cannot be modified.

Examples

========
Create and modify attributes of a Sphere graphic.
>>> from hw import mview
>>> s1 = mview.Sphere(name='s1')
>>> b1 = mview.Body(name='b1',mass=10)
>>> #Set multiple values at once
>>> s1.setValues(body=b1,origin='P_Global_Origin')
>>> #Get and set values of attributes
>>> s1.radius
10.0
>>> s1.radius = 25
>>> e1.color_mat = "mat_red"
>>> e2.materialprop = "propmat_titanium"
>>> #Create a SpherePair in System and set properties
>>> sys = mview.System(name='sys')
>>> s2 = mview.SpherePair(parent=sys,name='s2')
>>> p2 = mview.PointPair(parent=sys,y=25)
>>> s2.body = 'B_Ground'
>>> s2.origin = p2
>>> #Set parametric value
>>> s2.radius = "MODEL.s1.radius/2"

Sphere Pair

Class SpherePair()

SpherePair(parent='MODEL', name='SpherePair_n', label='SpherePair_n', active=True, sym='NONE')

Sphere pair containing left and right instances of singles.

Keyword Arguments:

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. SpherePair_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. SpherePair_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Defines if entity is activated when True or deactivated when False. True
sym Enum The symmetry of pair entity. Takes values 'LEFT' for left entity as master, 'RIGHT' for right entity as master or 'NONE' when it is not symmetric. NONE

Instances

Instance Type Description
l Point The left sphere.
r Point The right sphere.

Notes

Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

Cylinder

Class Cylinder()

Cylinder(parent='MODEL', name='Cylinder_n', label='Cylinder_n', active=True, body=None, 
origin=None, align_meth1='Point', align_pt1=None, align_vec1=None, r1=10, r2=10, length=0, 
offset=0, useautolen=True, cap_flag='CAPBOTH')

Cylinder graphic.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. Cylinder_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. Cylinder_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Boolean Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
body Body The associated body. None
origin Point Location of one end. None
align_meth1 Enum Alignment method. One of POINT or VECTOR. ‘Point'
align_pt1 Point Reference point when align_meth1 is POINT. None
align_vec1 Vector Reference vector when align_meth1 is VECTOR. None
r1 Double The radius at one end. 10
r2 Double The radius at one end. 10
length Double The length of cylinder. 0
offset Double The distance by which the actual origin of the cylinder is offset from origin specified. 0
useautolen Bool Use auto length for the cylinder. Can be used when align_meth1 is POINT. True
cap_flag Enum End capping method. One of CAPNONE, CAPBOTH, CAPBEGIN or CAPEND. ‘CAPBOTH'

Instances

Instance Type Description
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.

Readonly Properties:

Argument Data Type Description  
mass double The mass.  
cm_x double The x coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
cm_y double The y coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
cm_z double The z coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixx double The Ixx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixy double The Ixy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixz double The Ixz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyx double The Iyx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyy double The Iyy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyz double The Iyz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izx double The Izx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izy double The Izy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izz double The Izz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
autolen Double Calculated length of cylinder when useautolen is True.  

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

4. Readonly Properties cannot be modified.

Examples

========
Create and modify attributes of a Cylinder graphic.
>>> from hw import mview
>>> c1 = mview.Cylinder(name='c1')
>>> #Set cylinder graphic references
>>> b1 = mview.Body(name='BodyForGraphic')
>>> c1.body = b1
>>> c1.origin = 'P_Global_Origin'
>>> c1.color_mat = "mat_red"
>>> #Get values of attributes
>>> c1.align_meth1
'Point'
>>> #Set alignment properties of graphic
>>> c1.align_meth1 = 'VECTOR'
>>> c1.align_vec1 = mview.getModel().V_Global_X
>>> #Create a CylinderPair inside a System and set properties
>>> sys = mview.System(name = 'System1')
>>> c2 = mview.CylinderPair(parent=sys,name='c2')
>>> #Set multiple values at once
>>> c2.setValues(body=b1,origin='P_Global_Origin')
>>> sys2 = mview.System(name = 'System2')
>>> p1 = mview.Point(parent='System2',name='p_1',label='PointForAlignment')
>>> c2.align_pt1 = getModel().System2.p_1
>>> p1 = mview.PointPair(label='PointForAlignment',y=100)
>>> c2.origin = p1
>>> c2.align_pt1 = 'P_Global_Origin'
>>> c2.materialprop = "propmat_copper"
>>> e1.color_mat = "mat_yellow"
>>> c2.refinement_level = 5
>>> #Set cylinder dimensions
>>> c2.l.autolen = False
>>> c2.l.length = 70
>>> c2.l.r1 = 25
>>> #Set parametric values
>>> c2.l.r2 = "c1.r1*1.5"

Cylinder Pair

Class CylinderPair()

CylinderPair(parent='MODEL', name='CylinderPair_n', label='CylinderPair_n', 
active=True, sym='NONE')

Cylinder pair containing left and right instances of singles.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. CylinderPair_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. CylinderPair_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Defines if entity is activated when True or deactivated when False. True
sym Enum The symmetry of pair entity. Takes values 'LEFT' for left entity as master, 'RIGHT' for right entity as master or 'NONE' when it is not symmetric. NONE

Instances

Instance Type Description
l Point The left cylinder.
r Point The right cylinder.

Notes

Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

Ellipsoid

Class Ellipsoid()

Ellipsoid(parent='MODEL', name='Ellipsoid_n', label='Ellipsoid_n', active=True, body=None, 
origin=None, ornt_meth='TWOAXES', ornt_dir1='Z', align_meth1='POINT', align_pt1=None, 
align_vec1=None, ornt_dir2='X', align_meth2='VECTOR', align_pt2=None, align_vec2=None, 
rX=10, rY=5, rZ=2.5)

Ellipsoid graphic.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. Ellipsoid_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. Ellipsoid_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Boolean Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
body Body The associated body. None
origin Point The center. None
ornt_meth Enum Orientation method. One of TWOAXES, ONEAXIS or ANGLES. ‘TWOAXES'
ornt_dir1 Enum Orientation direction for axis 1. One of X, Y or Z. ‘Z'
align_meth1 Enum Alignment method for axis 1. One of POINT or VECTOR. ‘POINT'
align_pt1 Point Reference point when align_meth1 is POINT. None
align_vec1 Vector Reference vector when align_meth1 is VECTOR. None
ornt_dir2 Enum Orientation direction for axis 2. One of X, Y or Z. ‘X'
align_meth2 Enum Alignment method for axis 2. One of POINT or VECTOR. ‘VECTOR'
align_pt2 Point Reference point when align_meth2 is POINT. None
align_vec2 Vector Reference vector when align_meth2 is VECTOR. None
rX Double The radius in x direction. 10
rY Double The radius in y direction. 5
rZ Double The radius in z direction. 2.5

Instances

Instance Type Description
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.

Readonly Properties

Argument Data Type Description  
mass double The mass.  
cm_x double The x coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
cm_y double The y coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
cm_z double The z coordinate of center of mass with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixx double The Ixx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixy double The Ixy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Ixz double The Ixz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyx double The Iyx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyy double The Iyy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Iyz double The Iyz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izx double The Izx moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izy double The Izy moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  
Izz double The Izz moment of inertia with respect to the global coordinate system.  

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

4. Readonly Properties cannot be modified.

Examples

========
Create and modify attributes of an Ellipsoid graphic.
>>> from hw import mview
>>> e1 = mview.Ellipsoid(name = 'e1')
>>> p1 = mview.Point(name = "p_1")
>>> #Set multiple values at once
>>> e1.setValues(body = 'B_Ground',origin = p1)
>>> e1.align_pt1 = 'P_Global_Origin'
>>> e1.color_mat = "mat_green"
>>> e1.rX = 20
>>> e1.rY = 12
>>> #Create and modify an EllipsoidPair in an Analysis
>>> a1 = mview.Analysis(active = True)
>>> e2 = mview.EllipsoidPair(parent = a1,name = 'e2')
>>> e2.setValues(body = 'B_Ground',align_pt1 = 'P_Global_Origin')
>>> p2 = mview.PointPair(parent = a1,name = "p_2",y = 50)
>>> e2.origin = p2
>>> e2.ornt_dir1 = 'X'
>>> e2.ornt_dir2 = 'Y'
>>> e2.materialprop = "propmat_bronze"
>>> e2.refinement_level = 5
>>> #Set parametric values
>>> e2.rZ = "p_2.l.y-25"

Ellipsoid Pair

Class EllipsoidPair()

EllipsoidPair(parent='MODEL', name='EllipsoidPair_n', label='EllipsoidPair_n', 
active=True, sym='NONE')

Ellipsoid pair containing left and right instances of singles.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. EllipsoidPair_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. EllipsoidPair_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Defines if entity is activated when True or deactivated when False. True
sym Enum The symmetry of pair entity. Takes values 'LEFT' for left entity as master, 'RIGHT' for right entity as master or 'NONE' when it is not symmetric. NONE

Instances

Instance Type Description
l Point The left ellipsoid.
r Point The right ellipsoid.

Notes

Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

Outline

Class Outline()

class Outline(parent='MODEL', name='Outline_n', label='Outline_n', active=True, wire_mode='OFF', 
shade_mode='USE_MATERIAL', is_material_inside=True, refinement_level=3, itype='MARKER', 
markers=None, bodies=None, points=None, pbeam=None, advjoint=None, marker='Global_Frame', body=None)

Outline graphic.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. Outline_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. Outline_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
wire_mode Enum Wireframe representation. One of WIREFRAME, FEATURE_LINES, FREE_EDGE_LINES or OFF. Deafults to OFF. * shade_mode (Enum) - Shaded mode representation. One of: OPAQUE, OFF, USE_MATERIAL or TRANSPARENT. USE_MATERIAL
is_material_inside Bool True if the material inside is solid, false otherwise. Applies to contact simulations. True
refinement_level Int The mesh density of primitive solids. Applies to contact simulations. 3
itype Enum Type of outline graphic. One of MARKER, BODYPT, POLYBEAM or ADV_JOINT_CRV. ‘MARKER'
markers *Marker list* List of markers when itype is MARKER. None
bodies *Body list* List of bodies when itype is BODYPT. None
points *Point list* List of points when itype is BODYPT. None
pbeam PolyBeam The associated polybeam when itype is POLYBEAM. None
advjoint AdvJoint The associated advanced joint when itype is ADV_JOINT_CRV. None
cur_sel Enum Curve number when advjoint is of type CurveToCurveJoint. One of CURVE1 or CURVE2. CURVE1
marker Marker The associated marker when itype is MARKER. ‘Global_Frame'
body Body The associated body when itype is BODYPT. None

Instances

Instance Type Description
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

4. Readonly Properties cannot be modified.

Methods

getBody()

Get the body that this graphic is for: MARKER - first

marker body BODYPT - first body POLYBEAM - first

beam body (body0) ADV_JOINT_CRV - b1

Examples

========
Create and modify attributes of an Outline graphic.
>>> from hw import mview
>>> o1 = mview.Outline(name='o1',itype = 'MARKER')
>>> #Creating a number of markers and points with different coordinates
>>> for i in range(5):
... m = mview.Marker()
>>> for i in range(5):
... p = mview.Point(x = i, y = 2*i)
>>> allmarkers = mview.getModel().getChildren(type = 'Marker')
>>> allpoints = mview.getModel().getChildren(type = 'Point')
>>> #Setting all points as origins to all markers
>>> for i in range(len(allmarkers)):
... allmarkers[i].origin = allpoints[i]
>>> #Using the newly created markers as reference for Outline graphic
>>> o1.markers = allmarkers
>>> #Chaning the input type for the Outline graphic
>>> o1.itype = 'BODYPT'
>>> for i in range(5):
... b = mview.Body()
>>> allbodies = mview.getModel().getChildren(type='Body')
>>> #Set multiple values as once
>>> o1.setValues(bodies = allbodies,points = allpoints)
>>> #Changing input type for the Outline graphic
>>> o1.itype = 'POLYBEAM'
>>> poly = mview.PolyBeam()
>>> o1.pbeam = poly
>>> #Changing input type for the Outline graphic
>>> o1.itype = 'ADV_JOINT_CRV'
>>> adv = mview.AdvJoint()
>>> o1.advjoint = adv

Curve Graphic

Class CurveGraphic()

CurveGraphic(parent='MODEL', name='CurveGraphic_n', label='CurveGraphic_n', active=True, 
wire_mode='OFF', shade_mode='USE_MATERIAL', is_material_inside=True, refinement_level=3, 
ptype='BODYPT', ref_marker='Global_Frame', body='B_Ground', origin='P_Global_Origin', crv=None)

Curve graphic.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. CurveGraphic_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. CurveGraphic_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
wire_mode Enum Wireframe representation. One of WIREFRAME, FEATURE_LINES, FREE_EDGE_LINES or OFF. Deafults to OFF. * shade_mode (Enum) - Shaded mode representation. One of OPAQUE, OFF, USE_MATERIAL or TRANSPARENT. USE_MATERIAL
is_material_inside Bool True if the material inside is solid, false otherwise. Applies to contact simulations. True
refinement_level Int The mesh density of primitive solids. Applies to contact simulations. 3
ptype Enum The parent type. One of MARKER or BODYPT. ‘BODYPT'
ref_marker Marker Reference marker when ptype is MARKER. ‘Global_Frame'
body Body The associated body. ‘B_Ground'
origin Point Origin when ptype is BODYPT. ‘P_Global_Origin'
crv Curve Curve associated with the graphic. None

Instances

Instance Type Description
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.
int_marker Marker Marker when ptype is BODYPT.

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

4. Readonly Properties cannot be modified.

Methods

getBody()

If the graphic is using markers, get the body from the first marker otherwise, get return the body.

setValue(name, value)

Sets value of an attribute.

Parameters:

       
name str Name of the attribute.  
value ** Value of the attribute to be set.  

Returns:

Returns True if the value was successfully set else False.

Return type:

Bool

Tube

Class Tube()

Tube(parent='MODEL', name='Tube_n', label='Tube_n', active=True, wire_mode='OFF', 
shade_mode='USE_MATERIAL', is_material_inside=True, refinement_level=3, pbeam=None)

Tube graphic.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. Tube_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. Tube_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
wire_mode Enum Wireframe representation. One of WIREFRAME, FEATURE_LINES, FREE_EDGE_LINES or OFF. OFF
shade_mode Enum Shaded mode representation. One of OPAQUE, OFF, USE_MATERIAL or TRANSPARENT. USE_MATERIAL
is_material_inside Bool True if the material inside is solid, false otherwise. Applies to contact simulations. True
refinement_level Int The mesh density of primitive solids. Applies to contact simulations. 3
pbeam PolyBeam The associated polybeam. None

Instances

Instance Type Description
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.

Readonly Properties:

Argument Data Type Description  
OD Double The outer diameter.  
ID Double The inner diameter.  

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

4. Readonly Properties cannot be modified.

Methods

getBody()

Get the body that this graphic is for.

Returns:

Returns the body associated with this graphic.

Return type:

Body

Spring Graphic

Class SpringGraphic()

SpringGraphic(parent='MODEL', name='SpringGraphic_n', label='SpringGraphic_n', active=True, 
wire_mode='OFF', shade_mode='USE_MATERIAL', is_material_inside=True, refinement_level=3, 
spdp=None, p1=None, p2=None, radiys=5, num_coils=10)

Spring graphic.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. SpringGraphic_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. SpringGraphic_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
wire_mode Enum Wireframe representation. One of: WIREFRAME, FEATURE_LINES, FREE_EDGE_LINES or OFF. OFF
shade_mode Enum Shaded mode representation. One of: OPAQUE, OFF, USE_MATERIAL or TRANSPARENT. USE_MATERIAL
is_material_inside Bool True if the material inside is solid, false otherwise. Applies to contact simulations. True
refinement_level Int The mesh density of primitive solids. Applies to contact simulations. 3
spdp SpringDamper The associated springdamper. None
p1 Point One of the connecting points. None
p2 Point The other connecting point. None
radius Double The radius. 5
num_coils Double The number of coils. 10

Instances

Instance Type Description
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

Methods

getAssociatedObjects()

Get the body and the spring damper associated with this spring graphic.

Returns:

A list of body and spring damper associated with this spring graphic.

Return type:

list

getBody()

Get the b1 used by the spring damper associated with this spring graphic.

Returns:

Body(b1) associated with the spring damper of this spring graphic.

Return type:

body (Body)

Examples

========
Create and modify attributes of a Spring graphic.
>>> from hw import mview
>>> sg = mview.SpringGraphic(name = 'sg1')
>>> p1 = mview.Point(name = 'startpoint', x = 60)
>>> #Create a SpringDamper for the graphic
>>> spdp = mview.SpringDamper(name = 'spdp')
>>> #Set the attributes for the SpringGraphic
>>> sg.spdp = spdp
>>> sg.p1 = p1
>>> sg.p2 = 'P_Global_Origin'
>>> #Set multiple values at once
>>> sg.setValues(radius = 4,num_coils = 20)
>>> sg.color_mat = "mat_goldenrod5"
>>> #Creating SpringGraphic paired object
>>> sg2 = mview.SpringGraphicPair(name='sg2')
>>> spdp2 = mview.SpringDamperPair(name='spdp2')
>>> sg2.spdp = spdp2
>>> p_start = mview.PointPair(y = 50)
>>> p_end = mview.PointPair(x = 100, y = 50)
>>> sg2.setValues(p1=p_start,p2=p_end)

Spring Graphic Pair

Class SpringGraphicPair()

SpringGraphicPair(parent='MODEL', name='SpringGraphicPair_n', label='SpringGraphicPair_n', 
active=True, sym='NONE')

SpringGraphic pair containing left and right instances of singles.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. SpringGraphicPair_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. SpringGraphicPair_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Defines if entity is activated when True or deactivated when False. True
sym Enum The symmetry of pair entity. Takes values 'LEFT' for left entity as master, 'RIGHT' for right entity as master or 'NONE' when it is not symmetric. NONE

Instances

Instance Type Description
l Point The left SpringGraphic.
r Point The right SpringGraphic.

Notes

Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

Tire

Class Tire()

Tire(parent='MODEL', name='Tire_n', label='Tire_n', active=True, wire_mode='OFF', 
shade_mode='USE_MATERIAL', is_material_inside=True, refinement_level=3, tirespec='P215/70*15', 
body=None, origin=None, align_meth1='Point', align_p1=None, align_vec1=None)

Tire graphic.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. Tire_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. Tire_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
wire_mode Enum Wireframe representation. One of: WIREFRAME, FEATURE_LINES, FREE_EDGE_LINES or OFF. OFF
shade_mode Enum Shaded mode representation. One of OPAQUE, OFF, USE_MATERIAL or TRANSPARENT. USE_MATERIAL
is_material_inside Bool True if the material inside is solid, false otherwise. Applies to contact simulations. True
refinement_level Int The mesh density of primitive solids. Applies to contact simulations. 3
tirespec String Tire and Rim Association (T&RA) specification. ‘P215/70*15'
body Body The associated body. None
origin Point Location of the tire. None
align_meth1 MultiRef Alignment method. One of Point or Vector. ‘Point'
align_pt1 Point Reference point when align_meth1 is Point. None
align_vec1 Vector Reference vectorwhen align_meth1 is Vector. None

Instances

Instance Type Description
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

4. Readonly Properties cannot be modified.

Tire Pair

Class TirePair()

TirePair(parent='MODEL', name='TirePair_n', label='TirePair_n', active=True, sym='NONE')

Tire pair containing left and right instances of singles.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. TirePair_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. TirePair_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Defines if entity is activated when True or deactivated when False. True
sym Enum The symmetry of pair entity. Takes values 'LEFT' for left entity as master, 'RIGHT' for right entity as master or 'NONE' when it is not symmetric. NONE

Instances

Instance Type Description
l Point The left Tire.
r Point The right Tire.

Notes

Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

Deformable Curve Graphic

Class DeformableCurveGraphic()

DeformableCurveGraphic(parent='MODEL', name='DeformableCurveGraphic_n', label='DeformableCurveGraphic_n', 
active=True, wire_mode='OFF', shade_mode='USE_MATERIAL', is_material_inside=True, refinement_level=3, 
defcurve=None, num_segs=100)

Deformable curve graphic.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. DeformableCurveGraphic_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. DeformableCurveGraphic_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
wire_mode Enum Wireframe representation. One of: WIREFRAME, FEATURE_LINES, FREE_EDGE_LINES or OFF. OFF
shade_mode Enum Shaded mode representation. One of: OPAQUE, OFF, USE_MATERIAL or TRANSPARENT. USE_MATERIAL
is_material_inside Bool True if the material inside is solid, false otherwise. Applies to contact simulations. True
refinement_level Int The mesh density of primitive solids. Applies to contact simulations. 3
defcurve DeformableCurve The associated deformable curve. None
num_segs Int The number of segments. 100

Instances

Instance Type Description  
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.  

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

Methods

getAssociatedObjects()
Return the body and the deformable curve.
getBody()

If the selected DeformableCurve is using markers, return the body used by the first marker. If it is using bodies and points, return the first body.

Deformable Surface Graphic

Class DeformableSurfaceGraphic()

DeformableSurfaceGraphic(parent='MODEL', name='DeformableSurfaceGraphic_n', label='DeformableSurfaceGraphic_n', 
active=True, wire_mode='OFF', shade_mode='USE_MATERIAL', is_material_inside=True, refinement_level=3, 
defsurf=None, num_u_segs=100, num_v_segs=100)

Deformable surface graphic.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. DeformableSurfaceGraphic_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. DeformableSurfaceGraphic_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
wire_mode Enum Wireframe representation. One of WIREFRAME, FEATURE_LINES, FREE_EDGE_LINES or OFF. OFF
shade_mode Enum Shaded mode representation. One of: OPAQUE, OFF, USE_MATERIAL or TRANSPARENT. USE_MATERIAL
is_material_inside Bool True if the material inside is solid, false otherwise. Applies to contact simulations. True
refinement_level Int The mesh density of primitive solids. Applies to contact simulations. 3
defsurf DeformableSurface The associated deformable surface. None
num_u_segs Int The number of row segments. Defaults to 100. * num_v_segs (Int) - The number of column segments. 100

Instances

Instance Type Description
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

Methods

getAssociatedObjects()
Return the body and the deformable surface.
getBody()
If the selected DeformableSurface is using markers, return the body used by the first marker. If it is using bodies and points, return the first body.

Surface Graphic

Class SurfaceGraphic()

SurfaceGraphic(parent='MODEL', name='SurfaceGraphic_n', label='SurfaceGraphic_n', active=True, 
wire_mode='OFF', shade_mode='USE_MATERIAL', is_material_inside=True, refinement_level=3, advjoint=None, 
surf_sel=None, num_u_segs=100, num_v_segs=100)

Surface graphic.

Keyword Arguments

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. Point_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. Point_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Bool Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True
wire_mode Enum Wireframe representation. One of: WIREFRAME, FEATURE_LINES, FREE_EDGE_LINES or OFF. OFF
shade_mode Enum Shaded mode representation. One of: OPAQUE, OFF, USE_MATERIAL or TRANSPARENT. USE_MATERIAL
is_material_inside Bool True if the material inside is solid, false otherwise. Applies to contact simulations. True
refinement_level Int The mesh density of primitive solids. Applies to contact simulations. 3
advjoint DeformableSurface The associated advanced joint. None
surf_sel Enum Surface number when type of advanced joint is SurfaceToSurfaceJoint. One of SURF1 or SURF2  
num_u_segs Int The number of row segments. 100
num_v_segs Int The number of column segments. 100

Instances

Instance Type Description
color_mat ColorMat The color_mat instance to modify color properties.

Notes

1. The parent parameter can only be initialized by the constructor and should not be modified directly.

2. Only parent can be used as a positional argument in the constructor.

3. Instance is a reference to an entity. You cannot modify an instance, but can modify its properties.

Methods

getAssociatedObjects()
Return the body and the advanced joint.
getBody()
Get the body that this graphic is for from the selected advanced joints b1.

Examples

========
Create and modify attributes of a Surface graphic.
>>> from hw import mview
>>> s1 = mview.Surface()
>>> #For SolverMode = ADAMS
>>> h3dpath = r"C:\Users\user\Desktop\surfacefile.h3d"
>>> parasolid = r"C:\Users\user\Desktop\surfacefile.x_t"
>>> #If file is an H3D graphic file
>>> s1.graphic_file = h3dpath
>>> #Set multiple values at once (if file is a parasolid file)
>>> s1.setValues(parasolid_file = parasolid, use_parasolid_comp = True)
>>> s1.parasolid_comp = 'surf1'
>>> #Get values of attributes
>>> s1.vopen_closed
'VOPEN'
>>> s1.vopen_closed = 'VCLOSED'
>>> s1.uopen_closed = 'UOPEN'

Graphic System

Class GraphicSystem()

class GraphicSystem(**kwds)

A GraphicSystem is a type of System which can only contain graphic entities or other graphic systems.

Parameters

Argument Data Type Description Default
name String The variable name. GraphicSystem_n, for next available integer n.
label String The descriptive label. GraphicSystem_n, for next available integer n.
parent Object The parent. MODEL
active Boolean Used to activate or deactivate this entity. True

Variables

       
linked_definitions Reference List of system handles which have share the same definition name.  
is_linked Bool Indicates whether definition name of this system is used by any other system in the model.  
atts Dict Dictionary of all attachment's local variable names and their handles.  
dss Dict Dictionary of all dataset's variable names and their handles which are inside this system.  
datas Dict Dictionary of all option's variable names and their handles which are on this system.  

Methods

getAssociatedGraphics()
Get any graphics that are associated with this object.

Examples

========
Create and modify attributes of a Graphic system.
>>> from hw import mview
>>> gs = mview.GraphicSystem(name='gsys')
>>> #Create a body for the graphics
>>> b1 = mview.Body(name = 'b1',inertia_props_from_graphic = True)
>>> #Add attachment to the graphic system
>>> gs.addAttachment(name = 'att_body',type = 'Body',value = b1)
>>> #Create a child graphic entity for the graphic system
>>> bx1 = mview.Box(parent = gs,name = 'bx1',itype = 'CENTER')
>>> bx1.align_meth1 = 'VECTOR'
>>> bx1.align_vec1 = mview.getModel().V_Global_Z
>>> #Set multiple values at once (setting attachment as the reference here)
>>> bx1.setValues(body = "att_body",origin = "P_Global_Origin")
>>> #Get child object handles of GraphicSystem in a lists
>>> gs.getChildren()
[<hw.mview.mbd.System.Attachment object at 0x000002341F8EE5F8>, <hw.mview.mbd.Graphic.Box object at 0x000002341F8C2668>]