56.2 ArbitraryProfile object

The ArbitraryProfile object defines the properties of an arbitrary profile.

The ArbitraryProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Access
sectionApi.profiles()[name]


56.2.1 ArbitraryProfile(...)

This method creates a ArbitraryProfile object.

Path
sectionApi.ArbitraryProfile
Prototype
odb_ArbitraryProfile&
ArbitraryProfile(const odb_String& name,
                 const odb_SequenceSequenceDouble& table);

Required arguments

name

An odb_String specifying the repository key.

table

An odb_SequenceSequenceDouble specifying the items described below.

Optional arguments

None.

Table data

The first sequence in the table specifies the following:

  • 1-coordinate of the first point defining the profile.

  • 2-coordinate of the first point defining the profile.

All other sequences in the table specify the following:
  • 1–coordinate of the next point defining the profile.

  • 2–coordinate of the next point defining the profile.

  • The thickness of the segment ending at that point.

Return value

An ArbitraryProfile object.

Exceptions

RangeError.


56.2.2  Members

The ArbitraryProfile object has members with the same names and descriptions as the arguments to the ArbitraryProfile method.


56.2.3  Corresponding analysis keywords

*BEAM SECTION, SECTION=ARBITRARY