PRIMER 22.1

Setting Up Targets

Setting up Targets

The SETUP_TARGETS button accesses the model target database.

You can have as many target points in your model as you want. A scrolling list shows all of the points. Additionally you can have more than one point at the same position.

When a target point has been assigned a head position it's target file button (on rhs) will become active. You can then write a csv targetting file which can be used by the command line build models from csv file function (see Appendix).

Adding a new target point

To add a new target point:

  1. select the position name you want the point at using the popup menu shown on the right
  2. enter a description/name for this point
  3. Press ADD new target point .

The point will be added to the list of available target points. You can then modify the point coordinates and min and max angles.

Removing a target point

To remove a target point use the popup on the required target point and press Remove target point . If the target point is currently in use by a headform you will be asked to confirm removal of the point

Sketching a target point

To temporarily sketch/draw a target point on the screen use the popup on the required target point and press Sketch target point . If you want to see the target points at all times then you want to turn target point drawing on instead of sketching them. See drawing and labelling target points below.

Changing the position of a target point

To change the location/position of a target point either:

  • type the new X, Y and Z coordinates into the test boxes.
  • use the popup on the required target point and press Pick new location . You can then select a node from the screen. The coordinates will be taken from that node

Changing the size of target points

The size of target points can be changed in the main OPTIONS panel.

Drawing and labelling target points
Target points can be drawn and labelled just like nodes and elements. They are turned on in the ENTity Viewing .

In addition to drawing and labelling target points the NOTATE function can be used. If this is turned on then the name and position of each target point is written on the screen as well as the target point number.