Plots quality parameters of mesh plots.
To define a mesh quality plot:
- Right-click Mesh in the Simulation study tree and select Create Mesh Plot.
- In the PropertyManager, under Display, select:
| Option |
Description |
|---|
| Mesh |
Generates a regular mesh plot showing element edges. |
| Aspect Ratio |
Plots the Aspect Ratio for each element. |
| 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.
|
| Render beam profile |
Available for beams only. Displays the mesh on actual beam geometry as opposed to cylinders. |
- Under Advanced Options, select a color for the shell elements. These options apply only when you select Mesh under Display for a shell mesh.
| Option |
Description |
|---|
| Uniform color for shell bottom surface |
Displays the bottom shell surfaces in one color and the top shell surfaces in another color. |
| Color based on shell material or Color based on shell thickness |
Colors the shells according to their thickness or material. |
- Under Property, select Include title text and enter the desired text.
- 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.