Tractor-semitrailer web site help: Model/Part

The Part section located in the drop line menu under the horizontal menu's Model tab offers data briefs from the PART LS-DYNA keyword. Data queries are conducted on the selected model. Current model selection is indicated in the page title with the name of the FEM model source file name. Model selection can be made through the Model's Selection tab.

The parts are conveniently grouped into smaller units that can be easily reached from the vertical navigation menu located at the left-hand side of the page. Current unit selection is highlighted in separate color.

Each part group is visually presented with images and an interactive 3D display which are accessible through corresponding image links located side-by-side in the main page area below the title.

Group images

The left-hand side image leads to a popup window showing images of the part group alone, and of its setting in the model taken from different viewing angles. Images can be navigated by clicking inside the image on its left-hand and right-hand side, by clicking on the Previous and Next links that appear on mouse over the image event, by pressing the P and L letters on the keyboard, or by pressing the left and right keyboard arrows. The image window can be dismissed by clicking anywhere outside the image area, by clicking the Close link, or by pressing the C letter on the keyboard.

Group 3D View

The right-hand side image, distinguishable by its faded VRML stamped background, leads to an interactive 3D display of the chosen part group in a new popup window. This option requires a proper 3D plug-in to show the chosen part group in its setting in the model. Plug-in dependent controls enable model interactivity (rotation, zoom, pan, etc.).

Essential part data is displayed in tabular format with each part filling one data row. The data is appropriately linked to related model content.

Part specifics can be reached by following the part identification number link, or by selecting the checkbox adjacent to the part identification number and then clicking on the Submit Query button located below the table. The latter approach is convenient for simultaneous selection of several parts.

In part specifics the essential data for the chosen part(s) is accompanied with access to:

• Excerpt from the FEM model source file (Input Lines),
• Numerous part Images (standalone and in setting),
• Interactive 3D View of the part in its setting, and
• LS-DYNA's User's Manual displaying the chosen keyword entry.

Excerpt from the FEM model source file containing the chosen part entry is accessible through the Input Lines link. A popup window shows the chosen part entry conveniently numbered such that numbers correspond to the FEM model source file lines.

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Numerous images of the chosen part can be viewed through the Images link. A popup window shows images of the part alone, and of its setting in the model taken from different viewing angles.

Images can be navigated by clicking inside the image on its left-hand and right-hand side, by clicking on the Previous and Next links that appear on mouse over the image event, by pressing the P and L letters on the keyboard, or by pressing the left and right keyboard arrows.
The image window can be dismissed by clicking anywhere outside the image area, by clicking the Close link, or by pressing the C letter on the keyboard.

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Interactive 3D display of the chosen part is accessible through the 3D View link. This option requires a proper 3D plug-in to show the chosen part in its setting in a new popup window. Plug-in dependent controls enable model interactivity (rotation, zoom, pan, etc.).

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Help from the LS-DYNA User's Manual can be reached through the Manual link. A popup window opens the manual at the specific keyword entry. A pdf reader is required for viewing.

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