kcenter#
- Mapdl.kcenter(type_='', val1='', val2='', val3='', val4='', kpnew='', **kwargs)#
Creates a keypoint at the center of a circular arc defined by three locations.
APDL Command: KCENTER
KCENTER should be used in the Cartesian coordinate system (CSYS,0) only.
- Parameters:
- type_
Type of entity used to define the circular arc. The meaning of VAL1 through VAL4 will vary depending on Type.
KP - Arc is defined by keypoints.
LINE - Arc is defined by locations on a line.
- val1, val2, val3, val4
Values used to specify three locations on the arc (see table below).
- kpnew
Number assigned to new keypoint. Defaults to the lowest available keypoint number.
- Returns:
int
Keypoint number of the generated keypoint.
- Return type:
Examples
Create a keypoint at the center of a circle centered at (0, 0, 0)
>>> k0 = mapdl.k("", 0, 1, 0) >>> k1 = mapdl.k("", 1, 0, 0) >>> k2 = mapdl.k("", 0, -1, 0) >>> k3 = mapdl.kcenter('KP', k0, k1, k2) >>> k3 4