PPATH, POINT, NODE, X, Y, Z, CS
Defines a path by picking or defining nodes, or locations on the
currently active working plane, or by entering specific coordinate locations.
POINTThe point number. It must be greater than zero and less than
or equal to the nPts value specified on the PATH command
if graphical picking is not being used.
NODEThe node number defining this point. If blank, use the X,
Y, Z coordinates to define the point. A valid node number will override X, Y, Z coordinate arguments.
X, Y, ZThe location of the point in the global Cartesian coordinate
system. Use these arguments only if you omit the NODE argument.
CSThe coordinate system for interpolation of the path between
the previous point and this point. Omit this argument if you wish to use
the currently active (CSYS) coordinate system. If the
coordinate system of two adjacent points is different, the CS value
of the latter point will be used.
For linearized stress calculations, the path must be defined with nodes.
This command is designed and works best in interactive (GUI) mode, using the menu paths listed below. For command line operations, issue PPATH,P to define your path by picking nodes.
For information on displaying paths you have defined, see Defining Data to be Retrieved in the Basic Analysis Guide.