Center of Gravity Generator - CADWorx - Help

CADWorx Plant I tab: MIsc > C.G. Generator

Plant menu: Accessory > C.G. Generator

Command line: TCG

Calculates center of gravity for all components drawn in X,Y planes (2D plans) or in X,Y,Z planes (3D Model). You can use a generic attach (from Plant > Toolbars > Misc) which provides the center of gravity location and weight. For more information on specifying a center of gravity location for a generic attach, see Generic Attach.

Selection can be done by crossing, window, or selecting individual component.

Total Center of Gravity Calculation Dialog Box

1. Click C.G. Generator on the Misc panel in the CADWorx Plant I tab. Alternatively, type TCG on the command line and then press ENTER.

   The Total CG Calculation dialog box displays.

2. Select the type of components to calculate center of gravity.

3. Enter a title for the report in the Title box.

4. Select whether you want the report to print on the command line, view the report, or whether you want to insert a marker.

5. Click Select.

   

   • Before you can get a center of gravity calculation for equipment in CADWorx Plant, you must have a material set for the equipment, and then you must run EQUIPCG from CADWorx Equipment.

   • When selecting equipment to calculate the center of gravity, you have the following choices:

     • Select all.

     • Zoom to the small white cross and select it.

6. Select the components, and then press ENTER.

   The center of gravity calculates and the Total CG Calculation dialog box redisplays with the selected component counters in the corresponding boxes.

7. Click OK.

   A center of gravity reference point and a report display.

Filtered Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity commands can be run without using the Center of Gravity Dialog box.

Each command below runs the Center of Gravity calculations using only the listed component types.