Scale

Purpose:

This interface is used to scale selected nodes. The scaling direction and factor can be specified using various methods for maximum flexibility to suit different user needs. Optionally the scaling 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:

Scale selected nodes with given direction and scale factor.

Sample:

No sample.

Dialog:

  • Scale Dir : Select direction of scaling.

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

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

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

  • Scale Factor : Enter scale factor .

  • Node1 : Enter first node ID for N1-N2 and N1-N2-N3 planes.

  • Node2 : Enter second node ID for N1-N2 and N1-N2-N3 planes.

  • Node3 : Enter third node ID for N1-N2 and N1-N2-N3 planes.

  • Global : Scale will be in global system.

  • Local : Scale will be in local system.

  • CID : Pick local scale coordinate system.

  • Coord Sys : Click button to select coordinate system.
  • 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.

  • Scale- : Scale the model down with selected nodes.

  • Scale+ : Scale the model up with selected nodes.
  • Reject : Reject the operation.

  • Accept : Accept the operation.

  • Done : Exit interface.