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Tcl/Tk classes for the following Altair HyperWorks applications.
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pltIVectorComplex Class
pltIVectorComplex SetDataType
Sets the datatype used by the vector.

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Overview of external readers and the Altair Binary Format, the generic ASCII reader, running applications in batch mode, using Tcl/Tk commands, translators, and result math.
- Extensions
  Extensions are programs integrated with the application to enhance or extend the user experience.
- External Readers and Altair Binary Format
  Altair Binary Format (ABF) is the standard binary format read by the program. A library called abflib allows you to create files in ABF.
- Generic ASCII Reader
  A generic ASCII reader is now available which allows you to bring custom results directly into HyperView. The Altair ASCII format is useful for reading the results of any in-house or propriety codes which are saved in a generic format.
- Batch Mode
  Batch mode allows you perform a series of operations outside the program interface.
- External Resources
  External resources can be registered in preference files, session files, or Templex files. If an external resource is registered in a program session, it is automatically registered in the session file when the session is saved.
- Python API
  The Python API documentation for HyperMesh applications.
- Tcl/Tk Commands
  The application's scripting interface is a set of Tcl/Tk commands that follow a simple and consistent syntax.
  - Program with APIs for Beginners
    APIs can be used to perform various actions in an application. For example, the AddPage API can be used to add a page within the project.
  - Object Hierarchy
    Overview of object hierarchy for HyperView, HyperGraph, HyperMesh, MotionView, MediaView and TextView.
  - Tcl/Tk Classes
    Links to the introductory pages for the Tcl/Tk commands that can be used in HyperView, MotionView, HyperGraph, HyperGraph 3D, TextView and MediaView.
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  - Program with Tcl/Tk Command Tutorials
    Learn more about programming with Tcl/Tk commands with this tutorial.
  - Tcl/Tk Commands
    Tcl/Tk classes for the following Altair HyperWorks applications.
    - Framework
    - MotionView
    - HyperView
    - HyperGraph 2D
      - pltIAdvancedDrawControl Class
      - pltIAnimationCursor Class
      - pltIAxis Class
      - pltIBuildPlotsCtrl Class
      - pltICursor Class
      - pltICurve Class
      - pltICurveComplex Class
      - pltIDataAttribute Class
      - pltIDatum Class
      - pltIDrawControl Class
      - pltIEdit Class
      - pltIExportCtrl Class
      - pltILegend Class
      - pltIMacro Class
      - pltINote Class
      - pltIPlot Class
      - pltIPlotManager Class
      - pltIStatisticsTemplate Class
      - pltITitle Class
      - pltIVector Class
      - pltIVectorComplex Class
        pltIVectorComplex AddDataAttribute
        Adds a new empty attribute to the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex GetDataAttributeHandle
        Gets a handle to a pltIAttribute interface for the specified attribute.
        pltIVectorComplex GetNumberOfDataAttributes
        Returns the number of attributes in the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex RemoveDataAttribute
        Removes the specified attribute from the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex SetAssociatedAxis
        Sets the associated axis for the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex SetComponent
        Sets the component used by the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex SetDataType
        Sets the datatype used by the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex SetExpression
        Sets the mathematical expression of the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex SetFilename
        Sets the filename of the data file referenced by the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex SetFrozen
        Sets whether the vector is frozen or not.
        pltIVectorComplex SetOffset
        Sets the offset of the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex SetRequest
        Sets the request used by the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex SetScaleFactor
        Sets the scale factor of the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex SetSubcase
        Sets the subcase for the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex SetType
        Sets the type of the vector.
        pltIVectorComplex SetValues
        Sets the data values of the vector.
      - pltIViewControl Class
      - pulIAxis Class
      - pulIDataExtractor Class
      - pulIDataGroup Class
      - pulIMacro Class
      - pulIMacroParameter Class
    - HyperGraph 3D
    - MediaView
    - TextView
    - HgTrans
    - TableView
    - Postquery Commands
    - Context Commands
    - Framework Commands
- Translators
  Translators are utilities that are run from the command line of the operating system to convert various types of files into different formats.
- Result Math
  XML commands in the Result Math Module.
- HWC Console
  Record playback workflows in the application.
- HyperMesh Report
- Task Manager
  Use the Task Manager to load an XML file that defines tasks and their attributes.
- HyperMesh
- MotionView
- Templex and Math Reference Guide
- Script and Model Library
  The Script and Model Library is a database of freely accessible scripts and models posted by users and Altair engineers.

pltIVectorComplex SetDataType

Sets the datatype used by the vector.

Syntax

pltIVectorComplex_handle SetDataType datatype

Application

Tcl Modify

Description

This method only changes the filename. Call the Recalculate method on the parent plot object to update the data.

This method is only valid for file vectors.

Inputs

datatype: The name of the datatype used by the vector. This is dependent on the data file referenced by the vector.

Errors

Success or an error code.