*freesizeupdatetapeattribute

Updates the tape laying based free-sizing definition.

Syntax

*freesizeupdatetapeattribute name tape_flag ltape_value wtape_value offset_type

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify

Description

Updates the tape laying based free-sizing definition.

Inputs

name
The name of the free size design variable.
tape_flag
Indicates that tape laying based free-sizing definitions are active and corresponding parameters are to follow. Valid values are 0 and 1.
ltape_value
The minimum tape length should specify. Value should be > 0.0.
wtape_width
The tape width should specify. Value should be > 0.0.
offset_type
Allows selecting the required option to offset contiguous patches. Valid values are:
  • LOFF – Contiguous tape patches are offset along the length direction by a distance equal to half of the tape length.
  • WOFF – Contiguous tape patches are offset along the width direction by a distance equal to half of the tape width.
Default is blank.

Example

To update the tape laying based free-sizing definition variable dsize1:
*freesizeupdatetapeattribute "dsize1" 1 5.4 2.0 "LOFF"

Errors

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:
if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}

Version History

14.0.110