Changing the Default Contour Positions

Specify the number of contours and its location on a 3D result to view points of equal value.

Enable the display of contours.

  1. On the 3D View contextual tabs set, on the Result tab, on the Contours group, click the  Show contours icon.
  2. On the 3D View contextual tabs set, on the Result tab, in the Contours group, click the  Position icon.


    Figure 1. The Contour positions dialog.
  3. Select one of the following workflows:
    • To specify the number of contours, select Number of contours. The contour values are evenly distributed over the result range.
    • To specify the number of contours coincident with a specific location, select Specify contour values. The contour location can either be defined by its magnitude value, or by specifying a percentage of the value range.
  4. Click OK to close the dialog.