Change Geometric Parameters and Forces
You can see the current settings of parameters like indenter radius, Normal or Tangential load within the
Parameter and Single Results Window written in lilac letters ("Geometric parameter / Forces") after opening the program.If you wish to change one or more of these settings you have two possibilities to call up the "
Geometry, Forces " window which is responsible for it:Four options are given. Choose the forth square " Geometry, Forces " by clicking the left mouse button once
The new window " Geometry, Forces " appears on the right of the
Main WindowBy clicking the left mouse button once the new window " Geometry, Forces " appears on the right of the
Now you have the chance to change the geometric parameters and forces as you need them by clicking into the changeable squares and replace the numerical value.
After pressing the "OK" button the changed values appear straightaway in the
Parameter and Single Results Window written in lilac letters. Besides, the Contact radius is recalculated right after a parameter change. For three layers this calculation might take quite a while.You also may determine the Contact radius. In this case the program will calculate the required forces. This calculation is an iteration and might take some time, too.
When you choose the Spherical indenter on an uncoated substrate or on a substrate with one layer (see "
Arrangement Button") you may also define a tangential force.