Is it possible to offset Curves/lines in ANSYS?

[nodalDOF]

Is there a command/macro to offset lines in ANSYS? By OFFSET i mean the keypoints should move normal to lines to the specified distance. I know LGEN works for straight lines and circular arcs but what about other irregular curves? (Its cumbersome to find the centers of every segment and use LGEN)

Thanks,
Nodal.

 

[bobbywvu]

If you are using ANSYS design modeler, there is an option to offset the entire geometry/lines/arcs etc.

 

[nodalDOF]

Thanks bobby. But i using the classic ansys version 12 and i am looking for any commands/macros that can do the job.

nodal

 

[PriamEngineering]

Like this?
or do you mean something different?


www.priamengineering.co.uk

 

[nodalDOF]

Yes. But its not just moving in X or Y direction. the keypoints should move normal to original curve to a specified offset distance and the offset curve should pass through these points. (just like we offset lines in solidworks,autocad etc).

nodal

 

[PriamEngineering]

a picture would save a thousand words.

http://www.priamengineering.co.uk

 

[nodalDOF]

something like this...