AL, L1
, L2
, L3
, L4
, L5
, L6
, L7
, L8
, L9
, L10
Generates an area bounded by previously defined lines.
L1
, L2
, L3
,
. . . , L10
List of lines defining area. The minimum number of lines
is 3. The positive normal of the area is controlled by the direction of L1
using
the right-hand rule. A negative value of L1
reverses
the normal direction. If L1
= ALL, use all selected
lines with L2
defining the normal (L3
to L10
are
ignored and L2
defaults to the lowest numbered
selected line). If L1
= P, graphical picking is
enabled and all remaining arguments are ignored (valid only in the GUI).
A component name may also be substituted for L1
.
Lines may be input (once each) in any order and must form a simply connected closed curve. If the area is defined with more than four lines, the lines must also lie in the same plane or on a constant coordinate value in the active coordinate system (such as a plane or a cylinder).
Note: Solid modeling in a toroidal coordinate system is not recommended. Areas may be redefined only if not yet attached to a volume.
This command is valid in any processor.