GEOMETRY BODY 6SURFS [bnam] snam1 snam2 snam3 snam4 snam5 snam6 [elt]

    

This command is used to define a body from 6 surfaces.

bnam = name of the body , used at later references

snam = names of the surfaces that define the body

elt = element type on the body. Refer to command MESHING TYPES for a detailed description.

The first two surfaces must be opposite each other. The following four surfaces may be entered in a clockwise or anti-clockwise manner. If `elt' is omitted, a default element type of HE8 will be assumed.

 

Figure 2.66: The order of input of surfaces for a body from six surfaces

Return Level: GEOMETRY BODY

Examples:

1.

GEOMETRY BODY 6SURFS B1 STOP SBOT SFRN SLEF SBAK SRGT

Create a body B1 with two opposing surfaces STOP and SBOT, four side surfaces SFRN, SLEF, SBAK, SRGT, and element type HE8.

2.

GEOMETRY BODY 6SURFS B1 STOP SBOT SFRN SLEF SBAK SRGT HE20

Create a body B1 with two opposing surfaces STOP and SBOT, four side surfaces SFRN, SLEF, SBAK, SRGT, and element type HE20.

See also the following commands

'LABEL GEOMETRY BODIES'
'UTILITY DELETE BODIES'
'UTILITY TABULATE GEOMETRY BODIES'
'VIEW GEOMETRY'