Aerodynamic Control Surface dialog box

Name
Name	Specifies the name of the aerodynamic control surface object.
Description	Lets you enter a description for the aerodynamic control surface object.You can use Cut , Copy , and Paste commands to copy and paste the description.
Destination Folder
Simulation Object Container	Specifies the folder in the Simulation Navigator in which the aerodynamic control surface object is stored.The list includes the root container and existing folders that you created using the New Folder command. Examples of a root container include Load Container, Constraint Container, and Simulation Object Container.
Folder Manager	Displays a hierarchical listing of existing folders.To create a new folder, right-click any level of the hierarchy and choose New Folder.
Label
Control Surface Label	Specifies a unique numerical identifier for the aerodynamic control surface object.
Number of Components
Number of Components list	Specifies whether the aerodynamic control surface object consists of one or two control surfaces.1Select to define a single control surface such as a rudder.2Select to define a pair of control surfaces that are identical except for their hinge axes such as ailerons.
Aerodynamic Elements 1
Specify CSYS (Y-Axis as hinge line)	Lets you create or select a local coordinate system whose Y-axis defines the hinge line for the aerodynamic control surface.
Group Reference	Lets you use a group to specify the aerodynamic elements that comprise the aerodynamic control surface.For more information, see Group Reference options.
Select Object	Lets you select the aerodynamic elements that comprise the aerodynamic control surface.
Stacked Smart Selector Methods	Opens the Smart Selector Methods dialog box where you can specify a progression of smart selection filters.For more information, see Smart Selector Methods dialog box.
Aerodynamic Elements 2
Appears when the Number of Components list is set to 2.
Specify CSYS (Y-Axis as hinge line)	Lets you create or select a local coordinate system whose Y-axis defines the hinge line for the aerodynamic control surface object.
Group Reference	Lets you use a group to specify the aerodynamic elements that comprise the aerodynamic control surface.For more information, see Group Reference options.
Select Object	Lets you select the aerodynamic elements that comprise the aerodynamic control surface.
Stacked Smart Selector Methods	Opens the Smart Selector Methods dialog box where you can specify a progression of smart selection filters.For more information, see Smart Selector Methods dialog box.
Parameters
Control Surface Effectiveness	Specifies the control surface effectiveness.
Linear Downwash Flag	Specifies the linear downwash flag.LDWCompute the downwash due to a unit perturbation of the control surface as part of the database.NOLDWDefine the effect of the controller by direct definition of the induced forces.
Reference Chord Length	Specifies the reference chord length for the control surface.
Reference Surface Area	Specifies the reference surface area for the control surface.
Lower Deflection Limit	Specifies the lower deflection limit for the control surface.
Upper Deflection Limit	Specifies the upper deflection limit for the control surface.
Lower Hinge Moment Limit	Specifies the lower hinge moment limit for the control surface.
Upper Hinge Moment Limit	Specifies the upper hinge moment limit for the control surface.

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