Plotting a result on a slice through the mold (3D models)

Results generated by a 3D analysis on the mold block can be displayed using the Slice on mold plot type. This activates a cutting plane on the model result display. The cutting plane allows you to view results through the thickness of the mold block, that is, to see inside the model.

To generate a result on the mold block, you must include the mold block in your analysis model.

Currently, the only result that is calculated on mold block elements is the Mold internal temperature result of 3D Cool analysis. The slice on mold plot type is the default plot type for this result.

  1. Click New Result Plot, Results toolbar (Results tab > Plots panel > New Plot).
  2. Select the Mold internal temperature result in the Available results list.
  3. Select Slice on mold in the Plot type area. A cutting plane appears through the mold block in the model display window.
  4. Use the cutting plane tools in the Viewer toolbar to change the orientation of the cutting plane or move it through the model.
Note: If you activate a different tool while working with the slice on mold plot, you need to click Edit Cutting Plane, Viewer toolbar Edit Cutting Plane or Move Cutting Plane, Viewer toolbar Move Cutting Plane in the Viewer toolbar to change the orientation or location of the slice on mold plot.