Vector

Purpose:

This interface is used to display normal vectors for any element in the model.

Function:

Sample:

No sample.

Vector Interface:

  • S1/S2/S3 : Switch on/off maximum principal vector.

  • X/Y/Z : X/Y/Z-component of the vector.

  • Min : Enter Minimum range value (Hit enter to accept entry)

  • Max : Enter Maximum range value (Hit enter to accept entry)

  • Dynamic : A set of min/max ranges is computed for each time state.

  • Static : A constant min/max range is computed using all time states.

  • User : Range set by user, enter min/max values above.

  • Show : Show elements within the range entered above.

  • SF : Select/Enter scale factor for vector plot.

  • Hidden line vector off : Switch off hidden line for vectors.

  • Keep vector display : Keep vector display after leaving menu.

  • Whole : Apply vector plot to whole model.

  • Part : Pick parts for vector plot.

  • Area : Define an area for vector plot.

  • El/Node : Pick an element or node for vector plot.

  • Apply : Apply vector plot.

  • Clear : Clear vector plot.

  • Done : Exit Vector Plot interface.