11.1.2.5. Method: FFLEX to FFLEX

If a FFlex body is selected as a source body for G-Manager, Rigid, FFlex, and RFlex body can be converted. When the target body is FFlex body, only one method is supported to convert FFlex body.

11.1.2.5.1. (9) FFlex : Swap using Mesh Data File

When the target body is FFlex body, if the user wants to swap with a mesh data file, Swap using Mesh Data File type can be used.

Figure 11.18 Swap using Mesh Data File Type

• Target Converting Body: Select a target body type. In this case, please select FFlex.

• Type: Select a method how to change from FFlex to FFlex.

• Options

  • Mesh Data File Path: Define a path of the file that is used to swap.

  • Reference: Define a reference frame that is used to swap.

  • Additional Options

    • Swap Options: When Rigid is converted to FFlex, some options are needed. For more information about this dialog, please refer to Import dialog box. in FFlex.

    • Use Force Connector of Connecting Parameter: Determines how to connect between the dummy body and nodes. The default is unchecked. For more information, click here.

      

      Figure 11.19 Options dialog box

• Assist Modeling: some items can be maintained after converting process.

  • Name: Maintains the name of source body.

  • Initial Velocity: Maintains the initial velocity of source body.

  • Joint: Maintains Joint entities related to the source body.

  • Force: Maintains Force entities related to the source body.

  • Geo Contact: Maintains Geo Contact entity related to the source body. Other Contact entities are not supported.

    • In the case of Geo Surface Contact, a Patch Set is created for the whole surface of the base or action geometry.

    • In the case of Geo Curve Contact, a Line Set is created for the first edge of the base or action geometry.

• Create Mesh Data File: If this option is checked, the Mesh Data file for the original FFlex body is created in the defined directory when converting to other types.