Option

Description

Input point description

Used to describe the physical point, typically an attachment or connection point, associated to some transfer paths.  It is divided into four levels, and these levels are used to aggregate contributions from all points sharing similar descriptions:

L1: subsystem

Enter a name for the subsystem the point belongs to, for example, Frt Susp.

L2: component

Enter a name for the component the point belongs to, for example Strut Cntr Mnt.

L3: point

Enter a name for the point, for example, LHS.

L4: dofs

Select DoFs at the point that paths are defined for.

Point ID

Enter the grid ID of the point.

Point name

Enter the name of the point.

Point LCS

Enter the analysis coordinate system, if any, defined at the point.

Path label

Label used to identify paths defined at the point.

Reverse input direction

Specify the reversed direction from the vehicle coordinate system.

Advanced selection

Specifies which control volume the point belongs to.

Assign control volume

Select a control volume and assign the point to it.

Control volumes can be created, renamed and deleted using options from the Assign control volume drop-down menu.  Upon selecting one of the options, a dialog is displayed to assist you in completing the task.