BASICS

CHAPTER 1 "BASICS" 19 - " Packing ": binds the movements and rotations of the hub - " Dependency ": means that the specific movement or turn of the node depends on the corresponding node, whose number you specify in the "Node" column which is automatically activated when you select "Dependency". Here you have the possibility tomake movements and turns dependent onmore than one node. - " Spring ": automatically activates the "Spring" field where you set the spring constants for the desired displacements and rotations. If you want the node you enter to be globally dependent on another node press the "Dependency onbutton and enter the node number. The "NewMaster" option implies dependency of the selected nodes on the Master. With the "Recalculate Syntax" option, the program automatically calculates the new syntax of the Master Node (Bulkhead Node). The "Freedom" and "Pack" options respectively free and pack all degrees of freedom. Select "Apply" to enter the changes and "Exit". 2.7.5 Type of Member