Define Control Surfaces

Use the Control Surface tool to define controlling surfaces and required data.

Control surfaces are the representation of moving parts in a wing and define the coordination of wing orientation during landing and takeoff. The AELIST entity is used to group aerospace elements to represent moving parts.

  1. From the Aeroelasticity ribbon, click the Control Surface tool.


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  2. On the guide bar, select the elements and systems.
  3. Set options as necessary by clicking on the guide bar.
  4. Set advanced selections as necessary by clicking on the guide bar.
  5. On the guide bar, click one of the following:
    • - Save changes and stay in the tool
    • - Save changes and close the tool
Tip:
  • From the Aeroelasticity ribbon, click the satellite icon that appears when you hover over the Control Surface tool to open the Aeroelasticity Browser.