| genericGeometricComponentType Complex Type |
Generic geometric component
Namespace: Empty
Schema: Empty
Base Type
UsagesChildren| Name | Occurrences | Description |
|---|---|---|
 All | ||
 description | [0, 1] | Description |
| linkToFile | Reference to the geometry file | |
| name | Name | |
| parentUID | [0, 1] | UID of part to which the component is mounted (if any) |
| transformation | Position and orientation |
Attributes| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 externalDataDirectory |  string | Directory of the external data file | |
| externalDataNodePath | string | Path of the node inside the external data file | |
| externalFileName | string | Name of the external data file | |
| symmetry | symmetryXyXzYzType | Symmetry plane the component is mirrored at | |
| uID | ID | Yes | UID |
RemarksIn some cases additional geometric components need to be linked to a CPACS, but these components are not yet handled by CPACS explicitly. For example, a belly fairing and/or external tanks.
A generic geometric component may be applied to include such a geometry from an external file (preferably STEP) in the context of the overall aircraft.
