Check Element Local Axis

 

 

 

Depending on the direction of View, two sides of plate elements in the ECS z-direction can be displayed in different colors.

 

Display of results for beam and plate elements may appear visually different depending on the ECS (Element local Coordinate Systems). Two different colors are displayed for two opposite faces with respect to the ECS z-axis. This allows us to identify the ECS very conveniently.

 

 

 

From the Main Menu select Model > Check Structure Data > Check Element Local Axis

 

 

 

 

Check Element Local Axis dialog box

 

  Front Face Color

 

Color of the ECS positive z-axis (+z)

 

 

  Back Face Color

 

Color of the ECS negative z-axis (-z)

 

 

 

Color display of Element Local Axis