Flexcom > Theory > Fundamentals

This section contains information on the following topics.

•Unit Systems explains how unit systems work in Flexcom. It outlines the differences between files employing user-defined units and those with an explicit unit system.

•Keyword Parameterisation discusses the powerful parameterisation facility. Pre-defined input parameters form an integral part of a typical model specification. Once a parameter is altered, all dependent parameters are automatically updated, with consequent savings for model setup effort. Environmental simulation is also seamless, as one parameterised master template keyword file may be used to generate all the required input files (e.g. to accommodate a matrix of varying wave periods and headings).

•Axes and Displacements introduces some concepts which are fundamental to the internal operation of Flexcom.

•Finite Element Formulation discusses Flexcom's finite element formulation in detail.