RECT
RECT, rect_name, b_opt, body_nr, mat_nr, layer_nr, x, y, length, height, orient_ang;
Creates a rectangular primitive for mass bodies or anchors
- The rectangular primitive is defined by a connecting point, length in x-direction and height in y-direction. The orientation angle can be used to rotate the rectangle around the connecting point.
- Mass bodies and anchors may be assembled from several primitives with different material reference numbers.
Input Data⚓︎
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
rect_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 |
x |
X-coordinate of the connecting point for rectangular primitives |
y |
Y-coordinate of the connecting point for rectangular primitives |
length |
Length (x-direction) of the rectangular primitive (can be negative) |
height |
Height (y-direction) of the rectangular primitive (can be negative) |
orient_ang |
Orientation angle in degrees at the connecting point: 0 ≤ orient_ang < 360 |

Figure 1. Dimensional parameters of a rectangular primitive