MODELLING TANK WITH POINT

Hi, 

is it possible to model a tank with #weight without modeling the tank definition? How do i do this if I already know the CG location on each tank and the max FSM? 

  • #weight is intended to model weights that do not move.  Having FSM implies that the CG of the compartment will move.  You would be using a tool for a task not intended.

    To answer the question as asked, you can hand compute the compartment VCG including FSM and put that in the definition of #weight.

    The command sequence would look similar to the below:

    *PT X1, Y1, Z1

    #weight *pt WT RX RY RZ

    The Z1 position of *pt includes VCG change due to FSM.

    I do not know the difficulties you are experiencing in modeling the compartment.  I am not familiar with your project.  My preference is to model the compartment.

    I hope this helps.

    Georgina Maldonado