Multipoint support: definition (structure)
Definition
A multipoint support is defined by:
- a name
- a file to be imported
- a choice between mobile and fix
Name
The name permitting the identification of the multipoint support is given by the user during its creation.
Imported file
A multipoint support is created via the import of a file containing the coordinates of the points. Different formats are available:
| Format | Description | 
|---|---|
| *.DEX | DEX (= Data Exchange) is a format specific to Flux | 
| *.IP | IP is a format for the Fluent software | 
| Tabulated | The user manually enters the coordinates of the points | 
Mobile/ fix support
The user has the possibility to define a fix or mobile multipoint support.
For the choice of a support in motion with a mechanical set, the user will have to define:
- the mechanical set
- the position of the mechanical set: choice between the position of reference or the current position