1D beam element orientation check?

Atul Yadav_20380

How can I check the orientation of all beam in an assembly at once.

or do I have to check it individually by reviewing at the bar update panel. 

tinh

Hi,

You can check orientation of beam by switch 1d representation to 'detail' mode

If you did not assign a beam section, it will show beam coordinate system

otherwise, it will show 3d representation of beam

Atul Yadav_20380

@tinh thanks for the reply but the procedure you are saying is just for 3D representation and it just show that whether I have oriented my beam elements or not, it does not show whether the orientation is correct of not. 

 

tinh

If you change orientation, the 3d shape of beam will rotate, so you'll know it's correct or not

Please try a rectangular cross section beam to see