Flexcom > Data Inputs > $MODES

Purpose

To specify modes to be included in SHEAR7 output.

Theory

Refer to Identifying Mixed Modes for further information on this feature.

Keyword Format

A block of two lines, repeated as often as necessary.

[TYPE=Plane Type]

Included Mode, Included Mode, Included Mode, etc.

The TYPE= line is only relevant for SCRs. Plane Type can be either IN-PLANE or OUT-OF-PLANE. Up to 20 included modes may be specified on a single line.

Table Input

SCR Modes - Include

Input:	Description
Type:	Whether the mode to be included is in-plane or out-of-plane.
Include Modes:	Modes to be included in the SHEAR7 output.

TTR Modes - Include

Input:	Description
Include Modes:	Modes to be included in the SHEAR7 output.

Notes

(a)You use these tables to instruct Modes to include in SHEAR7 output modes that it would otherwise exclude.