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file adams_data_set write

Allows you to write an Adams data set from an existing Adams/View model.

Format:

 

file adams_data_set write
model_name=	an existing model
file_name=	string
write_to_terminal=	the constant default value will be used if this
parameter is omitted=
angle=	angular_units
length=	linear_units
force=	force_units
mass=	mass_units
time=

Example:

 

file adams_data_set write
file_name=	"c:\model.adm"
model_name=	model_1
length=	mm

Description:

 

Parameter	Value Type	Description
model_name	An Existing Model	Specifies an existing model
file_name	String	Specifies the name of the file that is to be read, written, or executed.
write_to_terminal	The Constant Default Value will be used if this parameter is omitted.	Specifies whether or not the information requested is to be sent to the informational window
anglle	Angular_units	Specifies the angle units in the file, if different from the current default.
length	Linear_units	Specifies the length units in the file if different from the current default.
force	Force_units	Specifies the force units in the file, if different from the current default.
mass	Mass_units	Specifies the mass units in the file, if different from the current default.
Time	Time_units	Specifies the time units in the file, if different from the current default.

Extended Definition:

1.	Adams/View will preserve the database names you have chosen, by writing them as comments in the Adams data set. This will allow you to read the data set at a later date, and still have the original database names.

The AdamsAdams/View model does not have to be complete to be written out in the form of an Adams data set. If you want to check your model for completeness and consistency, use the 'MODEL VERIFY' command before writing the data set.

Writing an Adams data set is a convenient method to transfer a Adams/View model from one computing platform to another computing platform from a different hardware vendor.

2.	You may identify a model by typing its name or by picking it from the screen.

If the model is not visible on the screen, you must type the name.

You may also find it convenient to type the name even if the model is displayed.

You must separate multiple model names by commas.

If the model is visible in one of your views, you may identify it by picking on any of the graphics associated with it.

You need not separate multiple model picks by commas.

3.	The proper extension is the default but can be overridden by simply supplying a different extension.

You do not need to enclose the file name in quotes if it only contains alpha-numeric characters and starts with a letter. If you want to include other characters, such as a '.' for an extension or '/' or '[]' for directory paths, you must enclose the name in quotes.

4.	Specify whether the information requested is to be sent to the informational window or not.

This parameter is most likely be used in conjunction with the FILE_NAME parameter to get the information put into a file.

5.	If you do not use the angle parameter, Adams/View will read or write the file using your default modeling units. You only need to enter this parameter when you wish to read or write a file with units different from those you are currently using.

Specifying this parameter does not change your default modeling units, it only overrides them during the file read or write operation. Use the DEFAULT UNITS command if you wish to change your default modeling units.

6.	If you do not use the length parameter, Adams/View will read or write the file using your default modeling units. You only need to enter this parameter when you wish to read or write a file with units different from those you are currently using.

Specifying this parameter does not change your default modeling units, it only overrides them during the file read or write operation. Use the DEFAULT UNITS command if you wish to change your default modeling units.

7.	If you do not use the force parameter, Adams/View will read or write the file using your default modeling units. You only need to enter this parameter when you wish to read or write a file with units different from those you are currently using.

Specifying this parameter does not change your default modeling units, it only overrides them during the file read or write operation. Use the DEFAULT UNITS command if you wish to change your default modeling units.

8.	If you do not us the mass parameter, Adams/View will read or write the file using your default modeling units. You only need to enter this parameter when you wish to read or write a file with units different from those you are currently using.

Specifying this parameter does not change your default modeling units, it only overrides them during the file read or write operation. Use the DEFAULT UNITS command if you wish to change your default modeling units.

9.	If you do not use the time parameter, Adams/View will read or write the file using your default modeling units. You only need to enter this parameter when you wish to read or write a file with units different from those you are currently using.

Specifying this parameter does not change your default modeling units, it only overrides them during the file read or write operation. Use the DEFAULT UNITS command if you wish to change your default modeling units.