4.5. T Path

4.5. T Path

 

T path refers to the type of string that refers to a specific model within the hierarchy structure of the tree window. (This is a unique terminology used in HRSpace3.)

 

For example, when you look at the following hierarchy structure, it has two models with the name ‘Frame’.

 

 

When you are entering one of the two frames in the window, it would be difficult for HRSpace3 to distinguish which model it is.

 

 

Therefore, HRSpace3 uses an expression method of T path. T path expression lists the name of parents in front of the model delimited by the symbol '/'.

 

The prior example of the two frames would be expressed as follows.

 

n  /TurnTable/Frame

n  /Rail/Slider/Frame

 

The highest level model, name of workspace, is not entered. The first ‘/’ located at the first T path refers to the workspace.

 

Generally, there is a button for T path designation in front of the edit box where T path needs to be entered as shown below.

 

 

When you press this button and move the cursor to the tree window, the cursor shape changes to  shape. When you click on the model in this condition, the T path of the model will automatically be entered to the edit box. (You can also directly type the T path in the edit box without using this method.)

 

Generally, there is a limitation in the type of model that can be entered in the edit box. For example, you will not be able to enter the basic model or step model with the  cursor for the edit box that only allows the link model to be entered,

 

To cancel T path selection mode, press the Esc key on the keyboard.