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- SOLID Menu: SOLID
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- This command activates the solid module.
- (Applicable to geometric module.)
-
- 1. (CHAR) options: w-whole model, s-section, p-plan, v-view ,
- l-load <w>
-
- Description
- This command activates the solid model using one of the following options:
- w whole model
- Creates a solid model containing the whole model currently displayed in the
- geometric module (default).
- s section
- Sections the model currently displayed in the geometric module and creates a
- solid model of the remaining part of the model.
- p plan
- Sections the model on a plane normal to the Z axis at a specified height and
- creates a solid model of the remaining part of the model and views it in plan.
- v view
- Activates the solid module and views its current contents.
- l load
- Loads an existing solid model file to be the current.
-
- In all these options the side bar menu automatically changes to the SOLID Menu.
- The screen background color changes.
-
- In all options except for `p' plan you are prompted to select a display mode
- from the \dsmod options. (See command \dsmod for a more detailed explanation.)
- If you select "wire" frame, "dashes", "hidden" lines, colored "surfaces" or
- "shadows," all subsequent manipulation commands will redraw the display in the
- selected mode until another mode is selected. If no mode is active (option `o'
- off) you may implement a series of view modification commands without the
- screen being redrawn. When you have completed the manipulation you may view
- the result by activating one of the other (`w', `a', `h', `s' or `d') display
- modes from the \dsmod command. In option `p' plan the default mode is
- `h' hidden lines.
-
- NOTE:The execution time of these options depends on the complexity of the
- model involved.
-
- W - Whole Model
- Following the solid processing you are prompted for a display mode:
- 2. (CHAR) mode: w-wire frame, h-hide lines, a-dashes, s-surfaces,
- d-shadows, o-off
- (See the \dsmod command for further prompts and options.)
-
- Description
- This option creates a solid model from the geometric model, and activates the
- solid module.
-
- Creating a solid model involves operations such as removing the negative solid
- openings from the solid walls and preparations for the hidden line removal,
- perspective viewing, shading, and surfaces operations.
-
- The solid module is intended for viewing and presentation; it does not allow
- modifications to the model. Such modifications may be performed only in the
- geometric module. If you then wish to view the modified model in solid mode,
- activate the solid module again using this command.
-
- S - Section
- Sections the solid model.
-
- 2. (CHAR) options: o-orthogonal, d-diagonal, f-free
-
- Description
- This option sections the solid model using either a single plane or two planes
- (a slice). Both planes may be either orthogonal (parallel to one of the axial
- planes), diagonal (normal to one of the axial planes), or free (defined by
- three points in space). According to the method you select for defining
- planes, the subsequent prompts are as follows:
-
- option `o' (orthogonal) (prompt 2):
- 3. (CHAR): s-single, d-double
-
- Choose `s' for a single section (the default), or `d' for a double (slice)
- section (i.e., two section planes). For `s' (a single section) you will be
- prompted for one plane definition only.
-
- if `d' is selected (prompt 3):
- 4. (Y/N) parallel planes ? y
- 5. (CHAR) axis of first section (x,y or z)
- 6. (CHAR) define the section by: v-value, p-point
-
- Specify whether the two section planes are parallel to each other
- (`y', the default) or not (`n'). If the section planes are parallel,
- select the axis to which both planes will be normal. If the section
- planes are not parallel, select the axis for the first plane only.
- Specify a location definition option: `p' to indicate a point (the
- default) or `v' to define a value.
-
- if `v' is selected (prompt 6):
- 7. (NUM) value on axis (plane 1)
- 8. (NUM) specify location within part to be kept (plane 1)
- Specify coordinate values for the section plane, and for the side to keep.
-
- if `p' is selected (prompt 6):
- 7. (POINT) point on first section plane
- 8. (POINT) pick point on part to be kept (plane 1)
- Pick a point for the section plane, and another point for the side to keep.
-
- for options `v' or `p' (prompt 6):
- 9. (CHAR) axis of second section (x,y or z)
-
- If the section planes are not parallel, select the axis for the second plane.
- Note that the second plane must be defined by the same means as the first
- plane, i.e., by indicating a point (`p') or defining a value (`v').
-
- for option `v', if reply was `n' to prompt 4:
- 10.(NUM) value on axis (plane 2)
- 11.(NUM) specify location within part to be kept (plane 2)
-
- for option `p', if reply was `n' to prompt 4:
- 10. (POINT) point on second section plane
- 11. (POINT) pick point on part to be kept (plane 2)
- If the section planes are not parallel, define the location of the second plane.
-
- for options `v' or `p', if reply was `y' to prompt 4:
- 10. (NUM) thickness of slice (more than 0)
- If the section planes are parallel, define the thickness of the slice,
- i.e., the distance between the two planes. The second section plane is always
- located by the system between the axis origin 0 0 0 and the first plane.
-
- if `s' is selected (prompt 3):
- 4. (CHAR) axis of section (x,y or z)
- 5. (CHAR) define the section by: v-value, p-point
- For `s' (a single section) you will be prompted for one plane definition only.
-
- if `p' is selected (prompt 5):
- 6. (POINT) point on section plane
- 7. (POINT) pick point on part to be kept
- Pick a point for the section plane, and another point for the side to keep.
-
- if `v' is selected (prompt 5):
- 6. (POINT) value on axis
- 7. (POINT) specify location within part to be kept
- Specify coordinate values for the section plane, and for the side to keep.
-
- option `d' (diagonal perpendicular to one of the axial planes) (prompt 2):
- 3. (CHAR) s-single, d-double
-
- Choose `s' for a single section (the default) or `d' for a double (slice)
- section (i.e., two section planes). For `s' (a single section) you will be
- prompted for one plane definition only.
-
- if `d' is selected (prompt 3):
- 4. (Y/N) parallel planes ? y
- 5. (POINT) first point on first plane
- 6. (POINT) second point on first plane
- 7. (POINT) pick point on part to be kept (plane 1)
- Pick two points for the section plane, and a point for the side to keep.
-
- if reply `n' to prompt 4:
- 8. (POINT) first point on first plane
- 9. (POINT) second point on first plane
- 10.(POINT) pick point on part to be kept (plane 2)
-
- If the section planes are not parallel, pick two points for the second
- plane and a point for the side to keep.
-
- if reply `y' to prompt 4:
- 8. (NUM) thickness of slice (more than 0)
- If the section planes are parallel, define the thickness of the slice i.e. the
- distance between the two planes. The second section plane is always located by
- the system between the axis origin 0 0 0 and the first plane.
-
- if `s' is selected (prompt 3):
- 4. (POINT) first point on section plane
- 5. (POINT) second point on section plane
- 6. (POINT) pick point on part to be kept
- For `s' (a single section) you will be prompted for one plane definition
- only. Pick two points for the section plane, and a point for the side to keep.
-
- option `f' (free) (prompt 2):
- 3. (CHAR) s-single, d-double
- Choose `s' for a single section (the default) or `d' for a double (slice)
- section (i.e., two section planes). For `s' (a single section) you will be
- prompted for one plane definition only.
-
- if `d' is selected (prompt 3):
- 4. (Y/N) parallel planes ? y
- 5. (POINT) first point on first plane
- 6. (POINT) second point on first plane
- 7. (POINT) third point on first plane
- 8. (POINT) pick point on part to be kept (plane 1)
- Pick three points for the section plane, and a point for the side to keep.
-
- if reply `n' to prompt 4:
- 9. (POINT) first point on second plane
- 10. (POINT) second point on second plane
- 11. (POINT) third point on second plane
- 12. (POINT) pick point on part to be kept (plane 2)
- If the section planes are not parallel, pick three points for the second
- plane and a point for the side to keep.
-
- if reply `y' to prompt 4:
- 8. (NUM) thickness of slice (more than 0)
- If the section planes are parallel, define the thickness of the slice
- i.e. the distance between the two planes. The second section plane is always
- located by the system between the axis origin 0 0 0 and the first plane.
-
- if `s' is selected (prompt 3):
- 4. (POINT) first point on section plane
- 5. (POINT) second point on section plane
- 6. (POINT) third point on section plane
- 7. (POINT) pick point on part to be kept
- For `s' (a single section) you will be prompted for one plane definition only.
- Pick three points for the section plane, and a point for the side to keep.
-
- The side bar menu automatically changes to the SOLID Menu and the screen
- background color changes.
-
- for all options:
- 13. (CHAR) display: w-wire frame, h-hide lines, a-dashes,
- s-surfaces, d-shadow, o-off
- (See the \dsmod command for further prompts and options.)
-
- A new solid model is created consisting only of the side of the section that
- was indicated. It will be displayed only after activating one of the display
- modes.
-
- P - Plan (horizontal section)
-
- Sections the geometric model by a plane perpendicular to the z-axis.
- 2. (NUM) height (z value)
-
- Description
- This command sections the geometric model by a horizontal section plane
- perpendicular to the z-axis, at a given point on the z-axis. The part below
- the sectioning plane (i.e. in a negative direction) is saved. A parallel
- projection of the section is then displayed from the top (plan view), with
- hidden lines removed. This command is especially useful for creating
- architectural plans.
-
- Example: \solid p 3
-
- Result:The geometric model is cut by a horizontal plane at z=3. The part
- above this plane is removed, leaving only the part below it. This part is
- displayed by a parallel projection from the top, with its hidden lines removed.
-
- V - View Current Solid
-
- Sets the solid mode.
- 2. (CHAR) display: w-wire frame, h-hide lines, a-dashes, s-surfaces,
- d-shadow, o-off
- (See the \dsmod command for further prompts and options.)
-
- Description
-
- This command sets the solid mode (if solid files exist). You are prompted to
- specify one of the display options wire frame, hidden lines, dashes, colored
- surfaces or shadows. (See the \dsmod command for a more detailed explanation.)
-
- If no solid file exists the following prompt will appear on screen:
- ! missing or empty solid files, use options w s l or p first!
-
- L - Load Existing Solid and/or Surfaces File
-
- Loads an existing solid and/or surfaces model file to be the current.
- 2. (CHAR) solid file name to load (1-7 char.)
- 3. (Y/N) display solid with saved view <y> (n - current view)
- following the solid processing you are prompted for a display mode:
- 4. (CHAR) mode: w-wire frame, h-hide lines, a-dashes,
- s-surfaces, d-shadows, o-off
- (See the \dsmod command for further prompts and options.)
-
- Description
- This command loads existing solid model.
-
- The model is displayed in the same orientation in which it was saved. The
- screen background color changes.