What is a Topology Point?

The definition of a topology point given here is supposed to be primarily valid within the modelling of internal/plane structures.

Hull Modelling supports the use of many kinds of topology references, for example, by connecting a stiffener to the cross section of a longitudinal, by connecting stiffeners to each other, by using penetrating structures as the boundaries of panels and parts,

A topology point is a point stored in the current panel whose position, normally is calculated by reference to parts of the model. Components in the panel may then be generated by reference to topology points. The topology points can be said to form a kind of "topology links" between components and the model in those cases where no direct topological references of the type mentioned above are available.

A topology point is characterized by

1. The information stored along with the point.

2. The way it can be generated.

3. The way it can be used.

This will be further discussed below.