The entity list tree displays a model in a tree-like structure that helps you locate specific entities to which you can apply display attributes. The Entity option menu allows you to display specific entity categories such components (parts), systems, ellipsoids, or cylinders.
Entity list tree for an FEA model |
Entity list tree for an MBD model |
If multiple models are overlaid in the same window, the current model is listed in the list tree.
In order to change the attributes of an entity, it must first be selected from the entity list tree or picked from the graphics area. Attributes are applied only to selected entities.
Entities can be selected from the entity list tree either in sets (groups) or individually. When an entity type is selected from the Entity option menu, only that entity type can be picked from the screen. For example, if only components are displayed in the entity list tree, only components can be picked from the screen; no other entities can be picked.
When you select entities from the screen, they are highlighted in the entity list tree.
The component ID, (1) for example, is always displayed in the entity list.
When you select ID to be displayed, the ID is displayed on the screen next to the mouse cursor for a selected component or part. Select Sort by ID to list the components in ascending order, by ID.
A pop-up menu with two additional options is also available by right clicking the entity list tree. These options will allow you to globally control the status of the folders and entity selections.
Collapse All |
Closes all model folders in the entire tree structure. |
Expand All |
Opens all model folders in the entire tree structure. |
After you create a set (group), it is displayed on the Entity Attributes panel. Click the Entity filter and select Sets to view the sets (groups) and their components.
The following entity list tree options are available.
Entity |
Select entities individually or in groups. |
Sort by |
Sort entities in the entity list tree by label or ID. |
All |
Applies attributes to all entities in the model. |
None |
No entities are selected for attribute application. |
Flip |
The entity selection is reversed. Selected entities are unselected and unselected entities are selected. |
Displayed |
Only the displayed entities are selected. |
IDs… |
Select multiple entities based on IDs. Enter IDs individually, separated by commas, or by range and press ENTER.
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The entities included in the range are highlighted on the screen and in the entity list tree. OR
The entities included in the range are highlighted on the screen and in the entity list tree.
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From the Entity Attributes panel:
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