Attachment to Parent Surface

Introduction

This topic covers attaching a Child component to the Parent component’s surface.

Attachment to Parent Origin

Introduction

This topic covers attaching a Child component to the Parent origin.

Component Transformation

Introduction

This topic covers the basics of component transformations such as translation and rotation using the “XForm” tab.

Adjusting Parameters with Sliders and Inputs

Introduction

The component parameters can each be changed by dragging the parameter slider or by entering a value into the input field next to the parameter. OpenVSP version 3.20.0 or higher also includes a “Smart Input” feature which allows you to perform basic calculations within the input field.

Viewing Degenerate Geometries

Introduction

The degenerate geometry representation of individual or groups of components can be previewed using the controls in the Geometry Browser. These representations are useful for checking the geometry types that feed into the various analysis tools.