Introduction

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Introduction

This manual provides examples of use of many of the PCL functions “built-in” to Patran that are available to the user.

This manual is broken up into seven chapters that describe:


Basic Functions	This chapter provides examples for the functions that are used in the implementation of the File, Group, Viewport, Viewing, Display and Tools items on the menu bar.
Geometry Functions	This chapter provides examples for the functions that are used to implement the “Geometry” form accessed through the switch bar. The switch bar is located between the menu bar and the tool bar near the top of the user interface.
Finite Element Functions	This chapter provides examples for the functions that are used in the implementation of the “Finite Elements” switch bar form.
Property Assignment Functions	This chapter provides examples for the functions that are used in the implementation of the “Loads/BC,” “Material,” “Properties,” “Load Cases,” and “Fields” switch bar forms.
Results Postprocessing Functions	This chapter provides examples for the functions that are used by the “Results” switch bar form.
XY Plot Functions	This chapter provides examples for the functions that are used in the implementation of the “XY Plot” switch bar form.
Preference Functions	This chapter provides examples for the functions that are used to control some of the settings or preferences used by many of the other forms used in Patran. Many of these functions are used in the implementation of the “Preferences” menu bar item.