DEFINE BRITSHELL
- Last UpdatedFeb 01, 2023
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Purpose
This command allows the user to define parameters used in the generation of plate data for the BRITSHELL system.
Syntax
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DEFINE ( BRITSHELL ) ( /CURVE_TYPE= ) ( BUTTOCK ) < PLATE $W < $W >> |
Description
The parameters will be assigned to be the DEFAULT values unless the PLATE keyword is specified in which case the changes to the parameters will only apply to the specified Strakes or Plates.
Command Qualifiers
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/CURVE_TYPE |
This defines the type of curve that are to be used in the generation of plate data. Either SECTIONS, WATERLINES or BUTTOCKS must be selected and the user must be careful to choose the correct type before generating the plate data using the OUTPUT command. |
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/DATA_SIZE=$N |
This defines the number of data points that are output on each defining curve. The minimum number of points is 4 and the maximum is 30. |
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Set the selected Plate attribute, either |
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/DENSITY= $N |
or |
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/GRADE= $N |
or |
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/NUMBER_OFF= $N |
or |
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/THICKNESS= $N |
See the BRITSHELL User Manual for a description of the data. |
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/SHOW |
This allow the user to show the current settings of the BRITSHELL parameters. |
Examples
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DEFINE BRITSHELL /CURVE_TYPE= SECTION |