NDIST, ND1, ND2
Calculates and lists the distance between two nodes.
ND1First node in distance calculation. If ND1 =
P, graphical picking is enabled and all remaining command fields are ignored
(valid only in the GUI).
ND2Second node in distance calculation.
NDIST lists the distance between nodes ND1 and ND2,
as well as the current coordinate system offsets from ND1 to ND2,
where the X, Y, and Z locations of ND1 are subtracted
from the X, Y, and Z locations of ND2 (respectively)
to determine the offsets. NDIST is valid in any coordinate
system except toroidal [CSYS,3].
NDIST returns a variable, called "_RETURN,"
which contains the distance value. You can use this value for various purposes,
such as the calculation of distributed loads. In interactive mode, you can
access this command by using the Model Query Picker (), where you can also access automatic annotation
functions and display the value on your model.
This command is valid in any processor.