Mesh Quality
Plots quality parameters of mesh plots.
To define a mesh quality plot:
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Right-click Mesh in the Simulation study tree and select Create Mesh Plot.
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In the PropertyManager, under Display, select:
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Mesh. Generates a regular mesh plot showing element edges.
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Aspect Ratio. Plots the Aspect Ratio for each element.
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Jacobian. Plots the Jacobian (measures the placement of mid-side nodes, available for high quality mesh only). Activate the Jacobian check in the Mesh Options or in the Mesh PropertyManager of a study to avoid errors due to misplaced mid-side nodes.
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Render beam profile. Available for beams only. Displays the mesh on actual beam geometry as opposed to cylinders.
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Under Advanced Options, select a color for the shell elements. These options apply only when you select Mesh under Display for a shell mesh.
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Uniform color for shell bottom surface. Displays the bottom shell surfaces in one color and the top shell surfaces in another color.
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Color based on shell material or Color based on shell thickness. Colors the shells according to their thickness or material.
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Under Property, select Include title text and enter the desired text.
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To associate the plot with a view, select Associate plot with name view orientation and select a view from the drop-down menu. If you clear this option, the plot will show in the active view orientation.
Related Topic
Shell Color