lrotat

Lines.lrotat(nk1='', nk2='', nk3='', nk4='', nk5='', nk6='', pax1='', pax2='', arc='', nseg='', **kwargs)

Generates circular lines by rotating a keypoint pattern about an axis.

Mechanical APDL Command: LROTAT

Parameters:

nk1str

List of keypoints in the pattern to be rotated (6 maximum if using keyboard entry). If NK1 = P, graphical picking is enabled and all remaining command fields are ignored (valid only in the GUI). If NK1 = ALL, all selected keypoints (except PAX1 and PAX2 ) will define the pattern to be rotated. A component name may also be substituted for NK1.

nk2str

List of keypoints in the pattern to be rotated (6 maximum if using keyboard entry). If NK1 = P, graphical picking is enabled and all remaining command fields are ignored (valid only in the GUI). If NK1 = ALL, all selected keypoints (except PAX1 and PAX2 ) will define the pattern to be rotated. A component name may also be substituted for NK1.

nk3str

List of keypoints in the pattern to be rotated (6 maximum if using keyboard entry). If NK1 = P, graphical picking is enabled and all remaining command fields are ignored (valid only in the GUI). If NK1 = ALL, all selected keypoints (except PAX1 and PAX2 ) will define the pattern to be rotated. A component name may also be substituted for NK1.

nk4str

List of keypoints in the pattern to be rotated (6 maximum if using keyboard entry). If NK1 = P, graphical picking is enabled and all remaining command fields are ignored (valid only in the GUI). If NK1 = ALL, all selected keypoints (except PAX1 and PAX2 ) will define the pattern to be rotated. A component name may also be substituted for NK1.

nk5str

List of keypoints in the pattern to be rotated (6 maximum if using keyboard entry). If NK1 = P, graphical picking is enabled and all remaining command fields are ignored (valid only in the GUI). If NK1 = ALL, all selected keypoints (except PAX1 and PAX2 ) will define the pattern to be rotated. A component name may also be substituted for NK1.

nk6str

List of keypoints in the pattern to be rotated (6 maximum if using keyboard entry). If NK1 = P, graphical picking is enabled and all remaining command fields are ignored (valid only in the GUI). If NK1 = ALL, all selected keypoints (except PAX1 and PAX2 ) will define the pattern to be rotated. A component name may also be substituted for NK1.

pax1str

Keypoints defining the axis about which the keypoint pattern is to be rotated.

pax2str

Keypoints defining the axis about which the keypoint pattern is to be rotated.

arcstr

Arc length (in degrees). Positive follows right-hand rule about PAX1 - PAX2 vector. Defaults to 360.

nsegstr

Number of lines (8 maximum) around circumference. Defaults to minimum required for 90° (maximum) arcs, that is, 4 for 360°, 3 for 270°, etc.

Notes

Generates circular lines (and their corresponding keypoints) by rotating a keypoint pattern about an axis. Keypoint patterns are generated at regular angular locations (based on a maximum spacing of 90°). Line patterns are generated at the keypoint patterns. Keypoint and line numbers are automatically assigned (beginning with the lowest available values ( numstr )).