CMP file structure

This section describes the format of the Compartment data file used for the input of boundary surface data and compartment definitions in terms of the bounding surfaces and other attributes.

The file contains different types of record as described below. In the descriptions of each record, terms, or groups of terms, those enclosed in square brackets, [], are optional and if omitted a default value will be assumed.

Identifiers for bulkheads, decks and compartments consist of a string of from 1 to 8 alphanumeric characters. If first character of identifier is numeric other seven characters must be numeric. An asterisk, *, is a special identifier for bulkheads and decks which means the bounding surface of the hull:

Dimensions must be given in meters or feet. All positions are measured from the origin of the coordinate system, for example, the default is the intersection of the baseline and centerline at the aft perpendicular.