Hi, what direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise) are the positive and negative bending moment values found in the results tables. Results are based on the global axes.
I'm not familiar with the software. If you run a simple structure, such as a beam fixed both ends, it should be possible to figure out the sign convention used.
I use the international convention... an orthogonal right hand coordinate system with the (force direction signs) X (sign values for the face the forces are acting on).
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You aren't the only one who finds these things confusing. The diagram below is helpful. It is from the Rel 3 help, but the same applies to previous versions:
But rather than worrying about clockwise or anti-clockwise, I recommend displaying the plates as solids, then displaying surface stress values, so you can see which face is in tension.