HULLFORM
- Last UpdatedFeb 06, 2024
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Purpose
To create and maintain hull form definitions.
Syntax
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HULLFORM CREATE $W < /MAINHULL > < /PORT > |
Description
A Hull Form Definition is a collection of patches and curves which define a hull form (main hull, deck, appendage, ). They refer to existing curves and patches which will be used downstream in the Design process by Surface/Compartment, Structural Design and Hull.
The following options are available
CREATE
Create a hullform definition, providing a name, what the hull form will represent and which side of the centreline it is defined on.
DEFINE
Change what an existing hull form definition represents and which side of the centreline it is defined on.
DISPLAY
Display the hull form (the curves and patches).
DELETE
Delete the named hull form definition.
RELEASE
Release the named hull form ($W) or all hull forms (/ALL). This option makes the hull form available for downstream activated in Surface/Compartment and Hull.
RENAME
Rename an existing hull form definition giving the existing name then the new name.
ADD
Add a curve or patch to the hull form definition.
REMOVE
Remove a curve or patch from the hull form definition.
DIRECTORY
List the contents of a hull form definition to the Output Window.
Command Qualifiers
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/MAINHULL |
Hull form defining a main hull. |
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/MAINDECK |
Hull form defining the main deck. |
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/DECK |
Hull form defining a deck, other than the main deck |
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/PORT |
Hull form is defined on the port side only. |
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/STARBOARD |
Hull form is defined on the starboard side only. |
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/BOTH |
Hull form is defined on both sides |
Examples
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HULLFORM CREATE MAIN /MAINHULL /STARBOARD HULLFORM ADD MAIN PATCH PACE* HULLFORM ADD MAIN STEM/PROFILE HULLFORM RELEASE MAIN |