ELPS

ELPS, elps_name, b_opt, body_nr, mat_nr, layer_nr, xm, ym, r_x, r_y, phi1, phi2, orient_ang;

Creates an elliptical primitive for mass bodies or anchors

The elliptical primitive is defined by the center point coordinates, the radii in x and y directions, and the start and span angles.
The orientation angle can be used to rotate an elliptical primitive around its connecting point at the center.
Mass bodies and anchors may be assembled from several primitives with different material reference numbers.

Input Data⚓︎

Parameter	Description
`elps_name`	Reference name of the primitive (can be empty) → Alphanumeric name, has to start with a letter
`b_opt`	Type of the Boolean operation `add` → Add a primitive to the mass body or anchor `sub` → Subtract a primitive from a mass body or anchor
`body_nr`	Reference number of related mass body or anchor → If 0, the primitive is related to anchors → If > 0, the primitive is related to the specified mass body
`mat_nr`	Reference number of the material properties → Use existing material properties only (see MATP command)
`layer_nr`	Layer number (the current version supports only one layer) → If empty, the primitive is part of the first layer
`xm`	X-coordinate of the center point of the elliptical primitive
`ym`	Y-coordinate of the center point of the elliptical primitive
`r_x`	Radius in x-direction of the non-rotated ellipse
`r_y`	Radius in y-direction of the non-rotated ellipse
`phi1`	Starting angle of the elliptical segment, 0 ≤ `phi1` < 360
`phi2`	Span angle of the elliptical segment, 0 < `phi2` ≤ 360
`orient_ang`	Orientation angle of the elliptical primitive: 0 ≤ `orient_ang` < 360