Rotate

Purpose:

This interface is used to rotate selected nodes. The rotation direction and angle can be specified using various methods for maximum flexibility to suit different user needs. Optionally the rotations can be performed on multiple copies of the selected elements. The Tran option is only available when the Copy Element option is activated. This option automatically deselects the original nodes and selects the copied nodes (ready to perform the next operation with the copied set).

Function:

Rotate selected nodes with given direction.

Sample:

No sample.

Dialog:

Common Controls:

  • Rot. Axis : Select axis/plane of rotation.

  • Pick origin : Pick a node as the origin of rotation.

  • NodeID : Enter node ID as the origin of rotation (Hit enter to accept).

  • XYZ : Enter x, y, z coordinates as the origin of rotation.

  • Rot. Angle : Enter angle of rotation in degrees.

  • Copy Elem : Copy elements while transforming the model.

  • Copy Node : Copy nodes only while Transforming the model.

  • Part list : Popup part Id table for selection.

  • No. of copies : Enter no. of copies to be created.

  • Starting EID : Enter starting element ID.

  • Starting NID : Enter starting node ID.

  • Transfer : Transfer selection to newly copied elements.

  • Rotate - : Rotate the selected nodes in positive direction.

  • Rotate + : Rotate the selected nodes in negative direction.

  • Reject : Reject the operation.

  • Accept : Accept the operation.

  • Done : Exit interface.

Rotate Model with Axis x, y or z:

  • Global : Translation will be in global direction.

  • Local : Translation will be in local system.

  • Coord sys : Click button to select Coordinate system.

  • CID : Enter coordinate system ID, 0 = global.

Rotate Model with Axis defined by user selected nodes:

  • Node1 : Pick Node1 to define N1-N2 axis..

  • Node2 : Pick Node2 to define N1-N2 axis..

  • Node3 : Pick Node3 to define axis normal to N1-N2-N3.