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Sizing Your System Chapter 2
2.1.4.4.1.2. More Options Inertia Mode
In More Options Inertia mode you can calculate the mass and inertia of complex
shapes. By assembling cylinders, cuboids and prisms, you can construct any
largely three dimensional shape.
Figure 86 - More Options Inertia Mode
Table 64 - More Options Inertia Mode Properties
Parameter Description
Add Element Toolbar
(label 1 in Figure 86
)
Add Element
Pull-down menu that lets you add an inertia element at the bottom of the Element List. You have the option of adding a solid cylinder,
hollow cylinder, cuboid, or prism.
Insert Pull-down menu that lets you insert an inertia element above the selected inertia element in the Element List.
Delete Deletes the selected inertia element in the Element List.
Cut Removes the selected inertia element in order to place it in another location in the Element List.
Copy Create a copy of the selected inertia element in order to replicate the element in another location in the Element List.
Paste This button lets you replace the selected inertia element with a ‘cut’ or ‘copied’ inertia element.
Segment Selector
Use the Inertia Element Selector arrows (red box in Figure 86
) to navigate through the various inertia elements in the Element List. As
you navigate to an inertia element, the associated Element Properties window and Element Image tab are displayed.