*createvector

Defines a vector for use in a subsequent command.

Syntax

*createvector vector id x component y component z component

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify

Description

Defines a vector for use in a subsequent command.

Inputs

vector id
The ID of the vector being defined (1 or 2).
x component
The x component of the normal of the vector.
y component
The y component of the normal of the vector.
z component
The z component of the normal of the vector.

The vector length should never be 0.

Examples

To define a vector along the y axis:
*createvector(1,0.0,1.0,0.0)

Use this command to define a vector for use in other commands.

Use the *vectorcreate() command to create a vector entity.