*mechanisms()

Syntax

*mechanisms (config)

Type

HyperMesh Template Command

Description

Starts a mechanisms block.

This command must be accompanied by a *output() command at the end of the block.

Inputs

config

An integer that defines the config of entities in the block. If not specified, all entities are considered for the block.

Example

To write out standard mechanisms and their associated objects:

*mechanisms(1)  
  *format()
    *string("*MECHANISM")
    *end()
    *fieldright(integer,id,10)
    *fieldleft(string,name,80)
  *end()

  *bodies()
    *format()
      *string("*BODY")
      *end()
      *fieldright(integer,id,10)
      *fieldleft(string,name,80)
      *end()
  *output()

  *joints()
    *format()
      *string("*JOINT")
      *end()
      *fieldright(integer,id,10)
      *fieldleft(string,name,80)
      *end()
  *output()

  *constraints()
    *format()
      *string("*CONSTRAINT")
      *end()
      *fieldright(integer,id,10)
      *fieldleft(string,name,80)
      *end()
  *output()

  *positions(1)
    *format()
      *string("*POSITION")
      *end()
      *fieldright(integer,id,10)
      *fieldleft(string,name,80)
      *end()
  *output()
*output()