How to Create Input Interactively

Click Planar, then Model, and then Create to start up the function. In this function the operator is guided into the different paths that exist.

Input is by default created and added to an existing panel. This means that if the operator wants to establish a new panel, this is done by giving OPTIONS at the prompt to indicate a panel.

The function makes sure that the panel, boundary and components are given in the correct order while the order between the different components statements is the responsibility of the operator.

When the different components are built up, the information must partly be keyed in. Where feasible, there is also the possibility to point at items to be selected, for example, a curve or panel to be used as a boundary, a limit along which to set a stiffener, a profile section to make cutout for.

In many situations, several items can be selected, for example, several profile sections. An identified item is normally echoed in refresh mode.

The use of the standard functions QUIT, OPERATION COMPLETE and CANCEL is described below.

QUIT
The component currently being built up is deleted entirely and Planar Hull Modelling enters command mode.

OP. COMPLETE
In certain situations, for example, when a sequence of positions is defined, OP. COMPLETE terminates that sequence.

CANCEL
If an input has been given just before the rejection, it will be cancelled.

Repeated cancels will cancel input by input until the entire component is cancelled.

If, in a state where several positions have been defined or several identifications have been made, Planar Hull Modelling will back out the last identification for each cancel.

An empty return when Planar Hull Modelling prompts for key-in is interpreted as a cancel where applicable.