Translate

Purpose:

This interface is used to translate selected nodes. The translation direction and distance can be specified using various methods for maximum flexibility to suit different user needs. Optionally the translations can be performed on multiple copies of the selected elements or nodes. 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:

Translate selected nodes in given direction.

Sample:

No sample.

Dialog:

Common Controls:

  • Direction : Select direction of translation.

  • Distance: Enter distance of translation.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tran - : Translate in negative direction.

  • Tran + : Translate in positive direction.

  • Reject : Reject the operation.

  • Accept : Accept the operation.

  • Done : Exit interface.

Translate Model in Direction x, y or z:

  • Translate distance : Enter distance of translation.

Translate Model in Direction xyz:

  • Enter X, Y, Z distance : Enter distance of translation.

Translate Model in Direction defined by selected nodes:

  • Translate distance : Enter distance of translation.

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

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

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

Translate Model in Direction defined by two points:

  • P1 : Enter x,y,z coordinates to define pt1.

  • P2 : Enter x,y,z coordinates to define pt2.

Translate Model in Direction defined as the normal of selected shell element:

  • Translate distance : Enter distance of translation.

  • PickElm : Pick Element to choose normal.

  • EID : Enter element ID for normal.