6.2.1.1. General Page

This page specifies the name, unit, comment, layer number, and inactive flag for a joint.

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Figure 6.137 Joint property page [General page]

  • Name: Specifies the name of the joint.

  • Unit: Specifies the unit of the joint. If the user changes the unit, the user can enter all inputs with the new units. All values given with the unit of the joint are automatically converted into the system units after the property page is closed.

  • Comment: Allows inputting comments about the current joint. The user can write an explanation of the joint in the edit box.

  • Layer Number: Specifies the layer number of the joint.

  • Inactive Flag: Specifies the active or inactive status of the joint. If the user tries to activate a joint that is connected to an inactive body, the inactive status is not changed to active. In that case, the user must activate the connected body first.