(Template Builder) Build -> Forces -> Bumpstop -> New/Modify

Create/Modify Bumpstop

Creates or modifies a bumpstop. Learn about bumpstops.

For the option: Do the following:

Tips on entering object names in text boxes.

Tips on entering file names in text boxes.

Bumpstop Name

If creating a bumpstop, enter a name for it.

If modifying a bumpstop, enter its database name.

I Part Enter the name of the I part on which the bumpstop will act.
J Part Enter the name of the J part on which the bumpstop will act.
I Coordinate Reference

Specify a coordinate reference to locate the point on the I part at which the bumpstop will act.

J Coordinate Reference Specify a coordinate reference to locate the point on the J part at which the bumpstop will act.
Property File If creating a bumpstop, note that the text box by default contains the file mdids://acar_shared/bumpstops.tbl/mdi_0001.bum. You can use this file or select another one from your databases.

If modifying a bumpstop, specify the property file that contains the force-deflection relationship for the bumpstop.

Learn about bumpstop property files.

Clearance/Impact Length

Select a method to specify when the bumpstop force activates:

  • Clearance - You specify the distance the I coordinate reference can travel towards the J coordinate reference before the bumpstop force activates.

  • Impact Length - Specify how close the I coordinate reference can approach the J coordinate reference before the bumpstop force activates.

Color Select a color for the bumpstop graphic.
Bumpstop Diameter Slider If creating a bumpstop, the slider is disabled and set to 20.

If modifying a bumpstop, select the diameter of the bumpstop graphic. Note that because the bumpstop is not a part itself, and solely defines the force-displacement relationship between two parts, changing the bumpstop graphic diameter does not translate into different bumpstop properties.

Select to display a dialog box where you can add multi-line comments to any entity, to describe its purpose and function. Your template-based product displays different comments dialog boxes, depending on the entity type for which you want to record comments:

  • If recording comments for modeling entities in Standard Interface, your template-based product displays the Entity Comments dialog box.
  • If recording comments for any other entity type, your template-based product displays the Modify Comment dialog box.

Learn where Adams records comments.

Select to modify:

While either tool is active, you cannot perform operations in the main window. After exiting either tool, you can resume working in the main window.

Select to view property file information. By default, your template-based product displays this information in the Information window, but you can choose to display the information in a text editor.

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