This option will appear in any module where a skew can be set and defined.
Create a skew
In the Reference Axis sub-window, a skew frame can be defined:
1. | If the Global toggle is active, the boundary condition will be in the global skew frame. |
2. | Click Moving Local to define a moving local skew frame: |
• | In the graphic window, pick three nodes to define the local skew frame. |
• | Click Save to save the local skew frame, or click Delete to cancel it. |
3. | Click Fixed Local to define a fixed local skew frame: |
• | Set a name in the Local Reference Axis name window and click Ok. |
• | Click to select a pre-defined fixed local axis. In the Local Axis file window, select a local axis, click OK to validate, and then in the graphic window, pick one node to view the local axis. |
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Fill in the XY plan definition fields to define the XY plane.
5. | In the graphic window, pick a node to display the local axis. |
Click Delete to cancel.
Modify a skew
In the Reference Axis sub-window, it is not yet possible to modify a local skew. It is only possible to delete it and recreate a new one.
Delete a skew
In the Reference Axis sub-window of the menu / Modify pages, a skew frame can be defined.
2. | In the graphic window, pick a node to display the local axis. |
3. | Click Delete to cancel the local skew. |