Global: Initial Cable Droop

Description

Sets the direction of the initial cable droop.

This droop represents the initial shape and position of the cable before any loads are applied. The initial shape is determined by solving the catenary equation for an inextensible cable of the prescribed length, drooped in the nominated direction.

Total displacements produced by the various solvers are then assumed to be with reference to this initial shape (i.e., position).

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