Changing the local coordinates for solid elements
Changing the local coordinates for solid elements
(OP)
Hi,
I am having trouble changing the local coordinates for my solid elements. I am using a 3D Orthotropic material, and I need to have the material properties aligned in a required direction. The problem I am having is that for some strange reason some of the solid elements have different local coordinates. See picture in link http://i.imgur.com/SPcPToR.png
As you can see, my X and Y-axis have changed. This has happened at several places. Any help regarding this problem is appreciated.
I am having trouble changing the local coordinates for my solid elements. I am using a 3D Orthotropic material, and I need to have the material properties aligned in a required direction. The problem I am having is that for some strange reason some of the solid elements have different local coordinates. See picture in link http://i.imgur.com/SPcPToR.png
As you can see, my X and Y-axis have changed. This has happened at several places. Any help regarding this problem is appreciated.





RE: Changing the local coordinates for solid elements
can't correct with modify/update element ... maybe "align elements"
Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati
RE: Changing the local coordinates for solid elements
I'm assuming the picture you posted is of the element cord system and dependent on the node ordering.