NVH Composer workspace

NVH Composer views

The NVH Composer application window is comprised of the following views:

• Layout view, for graphically adding connections and components.For information on adding connections and components to the layout view, see Create an NVH Composer project. For information on managing the layout view, see Managing the layout view.

• Tabbed property views, which let you set properties for the project, connections, and components. Project view, for setting file locations, assembly numbering, and units.For more information, see Project view.Definition view, for setting properties for connections and components.For more information, see Definition view.Mass List view, which displays imported lumped mass connections, and which allows you to change settings and create new lumped mass connections.For more information, see Definition view.

• Connection DB view, which displays the connection database items and their properties. You cannot update the connection item properties in the Connection DB view, but you can update the Connection DB XLS/XLSX or XML file and then open the Connection DB again.For more information, see NVH Composer connections database.

Updating options on the Project, Definition, and Mass List views

To add or change a value in the Project or Definition views, click to the far right of the option (1). Depending on the options, a box (2) appears where you can type a value, a list (3) appears from which you can select a value, or a dialog box opens from which you can select a file.

To add or change a value in the Mass List view, double-click any option. A box appears where you can type a value, or a list appears from which you can select a value.

Area to click to enable an option (1), entry box enabled (2)	List enabled (3)

Status indicators

Colors indicate the status of connections, components, and options in the Project, Definition, and Mass List views.

Bright green indicates that the status is valid.

Light green indicates that the value for the option needs to be checked. The value may or may not be valid.

Red indicates that the value for the option is invalid.

Gray indicates that the option is not applicable.

Managing the layout view

To enlarge the space for the layout view, you can close each property views by clicking X in the upper-right corner of each view. To display them again, choose View and then select the view you want to display.

To move components, adjust the layout, zoom in and out, and display selected connections or components in Pre/Post, use the following commands.

To	Choose
Move a component or connection manually after you select it	Move
Let NVH Composer update the layout	Auto Layout
Select multiple components or connectionsNote: You cannot select multiple components or connections using Shift+click.	Rectangle Selection
Select all components and connections	Select All
Zoom the layout to selected components or connections	Designated Zoom
Fit the layout to the size of the layout view	Zoom Extent
Zoom in by increments	Zoom In
Zoom out by increments	Zoom Out
Display the selected connection or component in the Pre/Post graphics window	Reframe

How do I

Create an NVH Composer project

Open an assembly FEM file and NVH Composer project files

Check and fix your NVH assembly

Synchronize assembly connection updates

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