This
function allows the user to modify the data points of a selected load curve.
After
selecting a curve in the Select Curve dialog box, then clicking on OK, the
Select Option dialog box illustrated in Figure 14.14.6, is displayed, and the curve is displayed in the
curve window.
Figure 14.14.6 Select Option dialog box
ADD POINT
(MOUSE PICK)
Allows the user to select any location from the graph. The selected point is included in the curve.
ADD POINT
(KEY IN X, Y)
Allows the user to add curve data points by keying in the X and Y values.
DELETE POINT
Remove the selected data points.
MODIFY POINT
There are several options to modify data points using the Select Option dialog box illustrated in Figure 14.14.7.
Figure 14.14.7 Modify Point Options
·
INCREMENTAL
XY
Enter the X, Y increments, and select OK in the next dialog box. Select point(s) to move in the curve window.
·
KEY
IN XY
Select a point in the curve window. The X, Y values will be shown in the next
dialog box. Edit the X, Y values, and
select OK. The points on the curve are moved to the new coordinates. Repeat to
modify another point.
·
NEGATE
Select point(s). The selected point(s) will
be flipped about the X-Axis.
·
SCALE
Enter the scale factors, and select OK in the
next dialog box. Select point(s). The selected point(s) will move to the scaled
coordinates.
·
UNDO
LAST CHANGE
Reject the last modification.
EDIT CURVE
This function enables user to modify the X, Y values of the curve. The Edit Curve dialog box is illustrated in Figure 14.14.8.
Figure 14.14.8 Edit Curve dialog box
REDRAW
CURVE
This function redraws the modified curve in the display screen.