Plotting a result on a plane through the part (3D models)

Several results created from a 3D analysis can be displayed using the Probe plot plot type, which allows you to specify multiple result planes in the part. You need to specify the direction and location of the planes.

1. Click (Results tab > Plots panel > New Plot > Plots).
2. Select the desired result in the Available results list.
3. Select Probe plot in the Plot type area, then click OK. The Probe Plane dialog opens.
4. Specify the Plane normal (dx, dy, dz).
   • The default plane normal is 1.0 0 0, which sets the plane normal (perpendicular) to the X axis, in the YZ plane.
   • A plane normal of 0 1 0 sets the plane normal to the Y axis, in the XZ plane.
   • A plane normal of 0 0 1 sets the plane normal to the Z axis, in the XY plane.
   • A plane normal of 1 1 0 sets the plane normal at a 45-degree angle.
5. Specify the Plane point (x, y, z) in one of two ways:
   1. Click on the model.
   2. Enter the x y z coordinates in the Plane point text box, and click Apply.
6. The result will be displayed on the plane that cuts through the part.
7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to specify multiple planes.
8. Click Reset to remove all specified probe planes from the display.

Note: If you activate a different tool while working with the probe plot, you need to double-click on the [result name]:Probe plot plot name in the Results list to open the Probe Plane dialog again.