*hf_TranslateBinderSurf

Translate the binder along an axis in space. The binder is automatically identified.

Syntax

*hf_TranslateBinderSurf plane distance

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify

Description

This command translates the binder along an axis. The direction of translation is given by the plane/vector plane and the magnitude of translation is given by distance.

Inputs

plane: The temporary plane/vector ID created using the *createplane command.
distance: Translation distance.

Examples

To translate the binder along the z-axis with magnitude 50:

*createplane 1 0.0000 0.0000 1.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
*hf_TranslateBinderSurf 1 50

To translate the binder along the x-axis with magnitude -50:

*createplane 1 1.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
*hf_TranslateBinderSurf 1 -50

Errors

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:

if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}

Version History

10.0