*groups()
Starts a group output block. The groups in the HyperMesh database whose configuration and type are equal to the parameters are output according to the user-defined format in this block.
Syntax
*groups (configuration, type, user name)
Type
HyperMesh Template Command
Inputs
- configuration
- Defines the HyperMesh group that should be output using
this block definition. The possible values are:
ConfigGroup Output 1 Interface with master and slave elements 2 Interface with master elements and slave nodes 3 Interface with slave elements 4 Interface with slave nodes 5 Rigid walls - type
- Defines the group type that should be output using this block definition. The possible values are user-defined so that more types can be defined by the user. When groups are built, the template file is read automatically to determine the type of the group.
- user name
- A 32-character string enclosed in double quotes holding the name of the group as defined by the user. The name is used by the appropriate panels and displayed to the user for selection.
Example
Requires an *output() command at the end of the block.