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Definition:
       The value of _axis.type specifies the type of
              axis:  'rotation' or 'translation' (or 'general' when
              the type is not relevant, as for gravity).
Type: ucode
Mandatory item: no
| rotation | right-handed axis of rotation | 
| translation | translation in the direction of the axis | 
| general | axis for which the type is not relevant | 
Category: axis
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