1D Elements - Normal

srinath_K

Hi All,

 

I have a query,

 

Is there any method to find out the normal direction in the 1D elements.

 

In Hypermesh, if I am connecting the nodes from top to bottom and vice versa, the respective normal directions varies as shown in abaqus image.

 

I want all normal to be in one direction,Whether any scripts are available to change the direction of normal.

 

Thank you.

 

 

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tinh

https://community.altair.com/community?id=community_question&sys_id=a396847a1b2bd0908017dc61ec4bcb00

 

 

Hi

Above post may help you

srinath_K

Thanks for the reply Tinh. Its working..

 

Is there any method to see the direction of normal in Hypermesh itself.

 

Now I am using abaqus to see the normal of 1D elements.

 

Thank you.

tinh

On Vizualization toolbar, change to 1D detail representation

You will see systems (and know normals)

srinath_K

Thank you..Tinh.

 

Altair Forum User

Altair Forum User said:

On Vizualization toolbar, change to 1D detail representation

You will see systems (and know normals)

Hi, 

it seems to be bit interesting. i have checked Vizualization toolbar but did not find anything related to 1d elements.

could please tell me how to check?

thanks in advance

 

Regards,

Gopi

tinh

One of the toolbar items, please try one by one.

I don't have hm so i can't help more

Or open help and explore toolbars function

At least if you want to ask, take a photo then ask us where is 1d detail rep