kpscale

Mapdl.kpscale(np1='', np2='', ninc='', rx='', ry='', rz='', kinc='', noelem='', imove='', **kwargs)

Generates a scaled set of (meshed) keypoints from a pattern of

APDL Command: KPSCALE keypoints.

Parameters:

np1, np2, ninc

Set of keypoints (NP1 to NP2 in steps of NINC) that defines the pattern to be scaled. NP2 defaults to NP1, NINC defaults to 1. If NP1 = ALL, NP2 and NINC are ignored and the pattern is defined by all selected keypoints. If NP1 = P, graphical picking is enabled and all remaining command fields are ignored (valid only in the GUI). A component name may also be substituted for NP1 (NP2 and NINC are ignored).

rx, ry, rz

Scale factors to be applied to the X, Y, Z keypoint coordinates in the active coordinate system (RR, Rθ, RZ for cylindrical; RR, Rθ, RΦ for spherical). The Rθ and RΦ scale factors are interpreted as angular offsets. For example, if CSYS = 1, an RX, RY, RZ input of (1.5,10,3) would scale the specified keypoints 1.5 times in the radial and 3 times in the Z direction, while adding an offset of 10 degrees to the keypoints.) Zero, blank, or negative scale factor values are assumed to be 1.0. Zero or blank angular offsets have no effect.

kinc

Increment to be applied to the keypoint numbers for generated set. If zero, the lowest available keypoint numbers will be assigned [NUMSTR].

noelem

Specifies whether nodes and elements are also to be generated:

0 - Nodes and point elements associated with the original keypoints will be

generated (scaled) if they exist.

1 - Nodes and point elements will not be generated.

imove

Specifies whether keypoints will be moved or newly defined:

0 - Additional keypoints will be generated.

1 - Original keypoints will be moved to new position (KINC and NOELEM are ignored).

Use only if the old keypoints are no longer needed at their original positions. Corresponding meshed items are also moved if not needed at their original position.

Notes

Generates a scaled set of keypoints (and corresponding mesh) from a pattern of keypoints. The MAT, TYPE, REAL, and ESYS attributes are based on the keypoints in the pattern and not the current settings. Scaling is done in the active coordinate system. Keypoints in the pattern could have been generated in any coordinate system. However, solid modeling in a toroidal coordinate system is not recommended.