Translation

Translation

Translation along a vector <X>,<Y>,<Z>	Translation along a vector from N1->N2

There are 5 different translation options. The first 3 are translating along the global X, Y or Z axis. For these options the translation distance must be given by typing the value in the text box.

The fourth option allows you to give a vector to translate along by typing in the X, Y and Z components of the vector (left hand figure). The distance that the airbag is translated along this vector can either be a user defined distance or the magnitude of the vector.

The fifth option translates the airbag along a vector defined from N1 to N2 (right hand figure). The 2 nodes can be typed in or picked using the popup menus. The translation distance can either be a user defined distance or the magnitude of the vector.