Exploring Result Plot Settings

You control the look of the plot fringes and the plotting of the model boundaries through the Settings PropertyManager.

1. In the Simulation study tree, right-click the Bottom von Mises plot icon and select Settings .
2. In the PropertyManager, under Fringe Options, select Point, Line, Discrete, and Continuous (default).
   Notice how the look of the plot fringes changes with your selection.

   Fringe - Point

   Fringe - Line

   Fringe - Discrete

   Fringe - Continuous

3. Under Boundary Options, select None, Model (default), and Mesh.
   Again, notice how the display of the model boundary changes as you change your selection.
   Notice how the look of the plot fringes changes with your selection.

   Boundary - None

   Boundary - Model

   Boundary - Mesh

4. Under Deformed Plot Options, do the following:
   1. Select Superimpose model on the deformed shape.
   2. From the menu, select Translucent (Single color).
   3. Drag the slider to the left (low transparency) to superimpose the undeformed model on the deformed shape.

      Low transparency

5. Click OK.