FEMAP display question
FEMAP display question
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Here is a problem I've run into. Normally, when you constrain nodes in femap, the constraints are indicated visually with a cyan triangle and a 1, 2, and/or 3. However, on a model I am building, this is not happening. Instead, they display as a small green square, with no directional notation.
Similarly, usually the nodal forces display as green arrows, but on this model, they don't display at all.
This is a bit of a pain to not be able to see these details visually. I have checked the display settings, and they seem to be normal. Has anyone else run into this situation? Do you know a way out?
Thanks for the help,
Luke
Similarly, usually the nodal forces display as green arrows, but on this model, they don't display at all.
This is a bit of a pain to not be able to see these details visually. I have checked the display settings, and they seem to be normal. Has anyone else run into this situation? Do you know a way out?
Thanks for the help,
Luke





RE: FEMAP display question
Also, check to make sure that the constraints are included in the current load set that you are displaying.
This applies to displaying nodal forces as well. The proper load set must be current to see the results.
Hope this helps,
Hombre
RE: FEMAP display question
Irwin
RE: FEMAP display question
Irwin--I am using femap 7.0.
Any more suggestions?
RE: FEMAP display question
You have green triangles because you defined them as "Permanent constraints" during the FE node generation.
They are not stored in any Constraint Set, and they can be modified only using "Modify > Update Other > Permanent Constraint"
You must define them as "Constraint" to see the constrained dofs.
Regards
Francesco
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Luke