SupportJoints Sheet - Intergraph Smart 3D - Reference Data - Hexagon PPM

Intergraph Smart 3D Hangers and Supports Reference Data

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13

The SupportJoints sheet in the HS_System.xls workbook defines the joints that you can use to connect two parts. The sheet is used when you are defining supports by adding parts using the Place Part command.

Joint Key

Specifies the name of the joint key. This name must be unique within the column.

Mating Type 1

Type the first mating type code for the joint. Valid codes are listed on the HngSupPortType sheet in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook in the Codelist Number column.

Mating Type 2

Type the second mating type code for the joint. Valid codes are listed on the HngSupPortType sheet in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook in the Codelist Number column.

Mating Option

Specifies the mating option. This value is not currently used in the software.

Command Type

Type the code that specifies which Hangers and Supports task command can use the mating type combination. Valid codes are listed on the HngSupCommand sheet in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook in the Codelist Number column. This value is not currently used in the software.

Joint Type

Specifies the joint type by the joint code. Valid codes are listed on the HngSupJointType sheet in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook in the Codelist Number column. For more information about joints, see Joints. This value is not currently used in the software.

A short description of each joint type is listed below:

Code

Joint

Description

1

Revolute

Objects can spin about the provided axis but do not translate.

2

Planar

Objects are free to rotate and translate while provided planes remain flush.

3

Translation

Objects can translate but not rotate while provided planes remain flush.

4

Prismatic

Objects can slide along provided axis but cannot rotate about the axis.

5

Rigid

Objects are rigidly fixed relative to each other.

6

Spherical

Object origins remain connected while objects are free to spin.

7

Cylindrical

Objects are free to spin about and translate along provided axis.

8

Planar Slot

While provided planes remain flush, objects can rotate about their normal and slide along the axis.

9

Vertical

Object axis is made parallel to vertical axis, and the plane is forced to contain the vertical axis.

10

Horizontal X

Object becomes coincident with or lies in the horizontal plane.

11

Horizontal Y

Object becomes coincident with or lies in the horizontal plane.

12

Point On

Objects can rotate as long as the origin remains on geometry 2. When using the Configuration Index Calculator, Geometry Type A refers to Input Geometry 2.

Configuration Index

Type the configuration index number to use for the joint. This value is currently not used in the software.

Offset 1

Specifies the plane offset between the parts at the joint. This value is not currently used in the software.

Offset 2

Specifies the axis offset between the parts at the joint. This value is not currently used in the software.

Offset 3

Specifies the origin offset between the parts at the joint. This value is not currently used in the software.

See Also

Lookup Tables
Joints