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The Transformation Manager manages the definition of transformation applied on the nodes and elements in order to easily position the entity using a combination of scale, rotate, and translate and symmetry functions. These operations are usually applied on standard parts such as dummies, barriers, and so on. for positioning in different crash setups. Also they can be used for repositioning components with strain history between multiple steps of simulation.
The Transformation Manager is available for RADIOSS, LS-DYNA and PAM-CRASH 2G user profiles.
The Transformation Manager has two basic folders/sections: Transformation Definition, and Transformation Repository.
| • | Transformation Definition lists the transformations defined in the model in a tree structure detailing the cross referencing between the entity and the transformation. |
| • | Transformation Repository holds the candidates on which the transformations can be applied which is solver dependent. In the RADIOSS and PAM-CRASH 2G user profiles, the repository contains all the node sets defined in the model. In the LS-DYNA user profile, the repository contains node sets and include files organized in two different folders. |
The Transformation Manager includes toolbars and a context-sensitive menu. Toolbars provide the ability to switch between the two views, show or hide entities on which transformation is applied within the model, and activate or deactivate the transformation applied on a entity. The context-sensitive menu provide basic functions such as the creation, addition of entities, activation/inactivation of transformation, deletion, card edit, manipulating the sequence of transformation, display control, and review.
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Activate the selected transformation. If none are selected, activate all the transformations defined. |
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Inactive the selected transformation. If none are selected, inactivate all the transformations defined. |
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Active or inactive state depending in its current state for the selected transformation. If none is selected, it is applied on all the transformations defined. |
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Switches to transformation – entity view |
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Switches to entity – transformation view |
A context-sensitive menu is available for any selected item in the Transformation Manager tree. To view the context menu right-click on an entity folder, an individual entity, or in an empty space in the browser. Clicking in the empty space provides options applicable to all the entities in the transformation definition. The functions vary depending on whether it is performed on an entity in the transformation repository or in a transformation definition. There are also subtle differences in functions performed depending on the view.
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Create new: |
Creates new entity on which transformation will be applied. Includes node sets for the RADIOSS, PAM-CRASH 2G user profiles. Includes node sets and include files for the LS-DYNA user profile. |
Add entity: |
Allows you to edit the entity on which transformation is defined. Available only on entity. |
Card edit: |
Opens the corresponding solver Card Image panel. Available on both entity and transformation. |
Delete: |
Deletes the selected entity. Available on both entity and transformation. |
Transform: |
Creates a new transformation and applies it on the selected entity. If transformation already exists for the entity, it appends to it. Available on the entity. |
Rename: |
Renames the selected entity/ transformation. Available on both entity and transformation. |
Show, Hide, Isolate, Show all, Review, Reset review: |
Similar to Model browser functions. Available for both transformation and entity. |
Move UP: |
Swaps the ID of the selected transformation with the next smaller ID that is attached to the same entity. |
Move up: |
Swaps the ID of the selected transformation with the next higher ID that is attached to the same entity. |
Collapse All: |
Closes all of the folders in the tree structure, so that only the top-most level of items displays. |
Expand All : |
Opens all of the folders in the entire tree structure, exposing every item nested at every level. |
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Definition |
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Create new: |
Creates new transformation. |
Add entity: |
Allows to add a new entity on to the selected transformation. If the entity is selected, you can edit the content. Available on both entity and transformation. |
Card edit: |
Opens the corresponding solver Card Image panel. Available on both entity and transformation. |
Delete: |
Deletes the selected entity. Available on both entity and transformation. |
Transform: |
Appends the defined transformation on the selected transformation. Available only on the transformation. |
Rename: |
Renames the selected entity. Available on both entity and transformation. |
Show, Hide, Isolate, Show all, Review, Reset review: |
Similar to Model browser functions. Available for both transformation and entity. |
Move Up: |
Swaps the ID of the selected transformation with the next smaller ID that is attached to the same entity. |
Move Down: |
Swaps the ID of the selected transformation with the next higher ID that is attached to the same entity. |
Collapse All: |
Closes all of the folders in the tree structure, so that only the top-most level of items displays. |
Expand All : |
Opens all of the folders in the entire tree structure, exposing every item nested at every level. |
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Definition |
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Transform |
Creates new transformation on the selected entity. The transformation and the entity show up in the transformation definition folder. |
Card Edit: |
Opens the corresponding solver Card Image panel. |
Rename: |
Renames the selected entity. |
Show, Hide, Isolate, Review, Reset review: |
Similar to Model browser functions. |
RADIOSS |
TRANSFORM/TRANSLATE TRANSFORM/ROTATE TRANSFORM/SCALE TRANSFORM/SYMMETRY |
LS-DYNA |
NODE_TRANSFORM INCLUDE_TRANSFORM |
PAM-CRASH 2G |
TRSFM _/_ |
