*createvector

Defines a vector for use in a subsequent command.

Syntax

*createvector vector_id x_component y_component z_component

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify

Description

Defines a vector for use in a subsequent command.

The vector length should never be 0.

Use the *createetity command to create a vector entity.

Inputs

vector_id
The ID of the vector being defined. Valid values are 1 and 2.
x_component
The x-component of the normal of the vector.
y_component
The y-component of the normal of the vector.
z_component
The z-component of the normal of the vector.

Examples

To define a vector along the y-axis:
*createvector 1 0.0 1.0 0.0