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3D Analysis

ANLSIS performs 3D analyses, returning geometric data as it pertains to a defined solid. The statement calculates the volume, surface area, center of mass, and various physical information in relation to the center of mass such as, moments, products of inertia, etc.

3D analysis is performed using statements which define the solid to be analyzed in several different ways. You can rotate a list of objects about either the XC or YC axis, project a list of objects along the ZC axis, or analyze an area bounded by surfaces or an area which is a thin shell formed by surfaces.

Forty-two values are calculated for each analysis. You can specify a numerical array to hold these values. If the array specified is smaller than 42 or is a subrange within 42, only the values requested are returned.