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How to calculate Mass, Volume and Centroid of multiple parts in Mechanical? If one selects multiple bodies in the Tree Outline, Details view does not show anything.

Tagged: 18.2, General, mechanical, Structural Mechanics/ general, structural-mechanics
    • June 5, 2023 at 7:05 am
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      Use Selection Information tool in Mechanical to view information about Mass, Volume, Centroid, Nodes and Elements of multiple bodies. The tool is located adjacent to Worksheet button on the toolbar. The bodies must be selected in Graphics window and not in the Tree Outline.

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