WEIGHT AND COG

Purpose:

This function calculates the weight and center of gravity for a collection of models and generates the complete dimensioning component automatically.

Instructions:

1. In Dimension menu, click 3D, then Weight and COG.

2. The models to participate in the calculation are collected in interaction with the user. In conjunction with the first indication, the user must choose the desired level of collecting, that means, whether only the indicated or all models in the view should be collected. This level will be modal in subsequent indications. Click Option to return to level selection. The collection is completed by Operation Complete.

3. To remove a previously created dimensioning, click Edit, then Delete, then Last Entity.

Options:

The drafting default keyword AUTO_OUTFITTING_LEVEL has impact on this function for outfitting models. Please see the documentation of the drafting default keywords for further information.

Result:

A complete dimensioning component, containing the measure text inside a box and a reference line to the measured point (COG) are added to the drawing.

Important: The Weight and COG dimension is based on models collected from the drawing (and not from primary source in Dabacon PADD view). In case models are collected on view level, there is a potential risk that not all models are included. This could be the case if the view initially has been created with Global or Universal Hidden Line, or if the drawing has been created in releases before 12.0 SP6.15. A warning will be issued in this case. To avoid this warning, please change the view properties to Wireline and do an Update Design before calculating the WCOG. If you still get a warning it is recommended to create a new view if you want to use the Weight and COG dimension.