Planar Modelling Functions

Vitesse features access to the modelling functionality in planar hull modelling. This means that all kinds of planar panels can be created. for further information on Planar Hull Modelling, see Hull Planar Modelling.

The module has the following features:

• function to initiate a new panel.

• function to activate existing panels.

• function to add/modify components to a panel by the full power of the plane panel input scheme syntax.

• functions to change existing components: delete components, split stiffeners and remove a seam

• function to copy, move and split one or several panels.

• functions to recreate, store and terminate panels.

The functions are made available in the Python program by the insertion of the statement import kcs_hullpan. The functions are then referred to as kcs_hullpan.<function name>. Before using a new function, please carefully read the function description.