Knuckled

Purpose:

This function is used to create a knuckled panel from a number of ordinary panels.

The symmetry code of the main knuckled panel is derived from the contained panels. If all panels are symmetrical, the knuckled panel will be symmetrical. If any of the panels is over-CL, or if panels are defined on both sides of the CL, the knuckled panel will be defined as over-CL. In other cases the knuckled panel will be defined on either PS or SB.

If a knuckled panel is indicated, the function will ask if the knuckled panels shall be split into several ordinary panels.

Prerequisites:

The ordinary planar panels that will be used to create the knuckled panel must exist.

Instructions:

One or more panels should be selected and information about name of knuckled panel, the block it shall belong to and bending type must be given.

Options:

None available.

Result:

The given panels are converted into sub-panels, removed from the block they belong to and are included in the created knuckled main panel, or if a knuckled panel is indicated it will be split into ordinary panels.