Floaters

Each floater is characterized by a number of data, which can be split as follows.

General data : these include the name of your floater, the reference in global frame, the initial heading with respect to the X-axis direction, and the position of the center of motion expressed in the local coordinates system.
Drawing : defines all the geometrical parameters used to display the floater in the 3D view window.
Motion : defines how the floater will move during the dynamic analysis.
Fairleads/Hang-off points : this defines fairleads and hang-off points linked to the floater which can be used to connect other model components. Each fairlead and hang-off point is defined through its coordinates and built-in angle with respect to the floater reference point. You may create as many fairleads and hang-off points as desired.

Note

Despite the "fairlead" and "hang-off" terms are generally used to refer to mooring lines connection and riser connection, this does not make any difference there. These points could be thought of as general purpose connection points to which any model component can be linked to.

For turret-moored floaters, a turret may be defined as a specific floater's fairlead and "turret fairleads" attached to the turret may also be created.