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Ramp Function Creation dialog box

Generates a ramp function for an excitation in the time domain.

Input Parameters
Amplitude Sets the amplitude of the function.
Width Sets the time width of the ramp function.
Time Period Sets the total time period of the ramp function.
Ordinate Type Specifies the ordinate type to create a function based on your requirements.DisplacementForceVelocityAccelerationAngular DisplacementAngular DisplacementAngular VelocityAngular AccelerationUnitless Scalar
Unit Type Specifies the units for the function.
Output
Record Name Specifies the Record Name of the function.
AFU File Sets the path and file name of the AFU file where the resulting data will be saved. You can enter a valid AFU file full path name.You can also click Browse to select the file location.
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Ramp Function Creation dialog box, Simcenter 3D 2021.1 Series

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