Selecting a local coordinate system

After a Local Coordinate System (LCS) has been created and activated, it must be selected, in preference to the global coordinate system, before its impact can be realized.

1. Click ( Plot Properties > Deflection) tab and select LCS_1 from the Reference coordinate system drop down menu. Click OK
2. Click Examine Result to see the warpage at any given node. Select local from the drop down menu at the bottom right corner of the Deflection Query window to switch from the global coordinate system to your LCS.
3. Click Warpage Visualization Tools from various aspects. You can select your LCS by clicking Translation and then selecting your LCS from the Coordinate system drop down menu. Click Apply.