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ellipse

NAME

ellipse


SYNOPSIS

          ellipse x0 y0 rx ry theta [-optional link arguments]


DESCRIPTION

ellipse creates a elliptical entity of immersed boundary points. ellipse requires five arguments. ellipse allows for optional link arguments by interpreting the following options. The default resting length is determined so the points are no more than a distance of h/2 apart. The default resting angle is determined so that the ellipse remains a ellipse if there is no fluid flow. The tether points are located at the initial IB point positions.


SEE ALSO

circle


EXAMPLE

          ellipse 1.0 1.25 0.5 0.25 45
Forms a ellipse centered at (1,1.25) with a major axis equal to 0.5 and a minor axis equal to 0.25, and rotated to 45 degrees.

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David Eyre
6/19/1998