Geodesic Dome Generator

The Geodesic Dome generator is used to construct a geodesic dome comprised of member and plate elements. The following window is displays and allows you to enter the necessary information for the geodesic dome properties.

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The following table provides descriptions for the options under both the Geodesic Dome and Geodesic Dome Options tabs in the Geodesic Dome Template window.

Geodesic Dome Template

Option	Description
Geodesic Dome - tab
Radius	The Radius can be set in the graphical interface.
Dome Height	The Dome Height can be set in the graphical interface.
Polar Origin	The Polar Origin allows you to choose the dome origin coordinates.
Members	Check the Members checkbox to create strut members. Designate the member prefix, a member material, and a section set.
Plates	Check the Plates checkbox to create exterior plate members. Designate the plate prefix, a general material, and the thickness of the plate elements.
Geodesic Dome Options - tab
Quantity	The Quantity section designates the number of triangular sub-meshes per side.
Platonic Solid Shape	The Platonic Solid Shape section is used to designate the number of faces of the geodesic dome.

Click OK on the Geodesic Dome Options tab to have the program apply this information to create the geodesic dome structure.