Adding Damage to a Symbol

You can add damage to any 3D symbol (except for structures). For animated symbols, you can apply damage to a selected KEP anywhere along the path. For example, you can add progressive damage to an animation in which a car hits multiple cars and then stops when it hits an object.

To add damage to a symbol:

1. Add or select a symbol.

2. From the Symbol tool panel, select Damage.

3. Recreate the damage to the vehicle in the Damage tool panel.

Damage Tool Panel

The Damage Manager allows you to recreate damage on up to six panels on the symbol. Adjust the damage by using the grips, or enter values for each damage point in the table. Damage displays in the preview window and in the drawing.

 

Damage	Displays the active damage profile and maintains the chain of damage profiles.
Location	Select the location of the damage. Front Left Rear Right Top Front Rear Top Left Right
Width	Adjust the width of the damage coordinates.
Offset	Moves the damage coordinate system along lateral lines.
Coordinate Table	Values for Depth and Offset for the corresponding point on the Damage Window.
Analysis	Displays editable fields and calculated fields of characteristics that impact damage, such as weight, stiffness A and B, impact angle, width, gravity, energy and EBS (Equivalent Barrier Speed).
CDT	Import information from a data table.
Report	Create a report for the damage.
Delete	Delete the damage profile.
Close	Closes the Damage Manager and saves damage profiles.
Damage Window	This view includes a graphic coordinate system with grips that you can drag to reflect each point of damage. The damage displays in the coordinate table.
Preview Window	Displays the inflicted damage. You can use mouse commands to change the perspective.

The damage displays during animation.