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plane example

A finite plate aligned with co-ordinate system. User must specify span in two directions, the third must be zero. Plate could be used e.g. to create a baffle or measuring plane.

Usage 

plane
{
    type            searchablePlate;
    origin          (0 0 0);
    span            (2 4 0);
}

Where:

Property Description Required
origin Centre of plate yes
span Span in each direction yes

Note that the span must have one 0 entry, e.g.

  • (1 1 0)
  • (1 0 1)