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A function which makes a hyperbolic paraboloid (hypar) surface from beams.

Make Hypar

Construct a hypar by providing the X and Y amplitudes and the number of panel divisions. And other stuff.

Input Name Type Description
X Amplitude Range The amplitude in the X direction.
Y Amplitude Range The amplitude in the Y direction.
Divisions Range The number of panel divisions.
Use HSS sections Boolean A flag indicating whether HSS sections should be used.

Output Name Type Description
Maximum Beam Length Number The maximum length of a beam.
Minimum Beam Length Number The minimum length of a beam.
Minimum Elevation Number The minimum elevation of any beam's center line vertices.
Maximum Elevation Number The maximum elevation of any beam's center line vertices.