geometryRepresentationType

The representation says what the geometry stands for; it does not change how the mass of the element is evaluated. A mass derived from <density> uses the volume of the geometry whatever its representation. For an envelope or a placeholder, give the mass by <mass> instead: the volume of an envelope is larger than that of the element, and a placeholder has no relation to it.

A propeller described by the disc its blades sweep, an envelope, and therefore with its mass given directly:

<genericElement uID="propeller">
    <name>Propeller, disc swept by the blades</name>
    <geometry representation="envelope">
        <cylinders>
            <cylinder>
                <radius>1.2</radius>
                <height>0.3</height>
            </cylinder>
        </cylinders>
    </geometry>
    <mass>
        <mass>70</mass>
    </mass>
</genericElement>

Envelope with a given mass

Allowed values

Value	Description
`physical`	The geometry represents the intended physical shape of the element. It may be used for visualization and, if applicable, for the evaluation of geometric properties such as volume, mass, or center of gravity.
`envelope`	The geometry represents an enclosing or simplified outer envelope of the element rather than its detailed physical shape. It is primarily intended for installation space, packaging, and clearance considerations.
`placeholder`	The geometry is a simplified placeholder intended primarily for visualization when the actual geometry of the element is not yet known. Consumers should not use it as an authoritative representation of the physical shape or installation envelope.

Used by

In the schema · 1 declaration

Type	Name
`elementGeometryType`	`@representation`