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list_info topology

Lists information on how a model's parts are connected to each other.

When you request information about a models topology, Adams/View will determine what joints, jprims, point curves, and curve curves are owned be the model and what parts these objects are connected to by determining the parent of the I and J markers of the connecting objects.

You can request the information to be output by part or by the object connecting the parts with the OUTPUT_BY parameter.

If you specify OUTPUT_BY=PARTS (this is the default) every part in the model will be listed, along with the parts it is connected to and what joint, jprim, point curve, curve curve or force is connecting it.

If you specify OUTPUT_BY=CONNECTIONS each joint, jprim, point curve, curve curve and force will be listed and what parts it connects. A listing of the unconnected parts will also be displayed.

Format:

 

list_info topology
model_name=	existing model
output_by=	topology_output
brief=	on/off
write_to_terminal=	on/off
file_name=	string

Example:

 

list_info topology
model_name=	model_1
output_by =	parts
write_to_terminal =	on

This will display the following information:

Topology of model: model_1

Ground Part: ground

Part ground

Is not connected to any parts

Part PART_2

Is connected to:

PART_3 via JOINT_1 (Revolute Joint)

Part PART_3

Is connected to:

PART_2 via JOINT_1 (Revolute Joint)

Description:

 

Parameter	Value Type	Description
model_name	Existing model	Specifies an existing model.
output_by	Parts/connections	Specifies how the model topology is to be listed.
Brief	On/off	Specifies whether to use the brief form (default) or an extended form of the requested information to be displayed.
write_to_terminal	On/off	Specify if the information requested is to be sent to the informational window or not.
file_name	String	Specify that the information requested is to be sent to a file with the name specified with the parameter.

Extended Definition:

1.	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.

2.	If you specify OUTPUT_BY=PARTS (this is the default) every part in the model will be listed, along with the parts it is connected to and what joint, jprim, point curve, curve curve or force is connecting it.

If you specify OUTPUT_BY=CONNECTIONS each joint, jprim, point curve, curve curve and force will be listed and what parts it connects. A listing of the unconnected parts will also be displayed.