Advanced Fixtures for 2D Simplification Studies

Symmetry

Restrains the selected edge from moving along the in-plane normal direction to the edge. This option is similar to the Roller/Slider options.

Use Reference Geometry

Use a reference geometry to apply restraints. The reference can be a face or plane parallel to the section plane, or axis, or to an edge. The table shows the translations and rotations not applicable along certain directions.

Reference geometry Translations Rotations
Face or plane parallel to section plane

plane1dir3.png Button - Normal to plane

- Along Plane Dir 1

- Along Plane Dir 2

Edge   You cannot apply rotations
Axis on the section plane

cyl_theta.png - Circumferential

You cannot apply rotations
Axis normal to the section plane (not allowed for the axisymmetric type) - Axial

cyl_r_up.png - Radial

cyl_theta.png - Circumferential