The Definition tab for two-dimensional structures appears as follows.
In a two-dimensional structure, the plane of the cut must be parallel to OZ axis. So, to define only a straight line this would be the intersection of the cut plane and the OXY plane. It is additionally possible to define a segment of specified length to be cut. Such segments may form a polyline of arbitrary shape.
You can define points graphically by indicating the right nodes, or textually by providing the coordinates of the points or node numbers in the dialog.
A two-dimensional structure cut may be defined in three ways.
- By defining 2 points - Enter (graphically or by writing them in the fields) the coordinates of two points that define the beginning and end of the segment for which the selected quantity will be presented.
- By defining a line parallel to axis and a point - Select an axis of the global coordinate system (axis X or Y) with respect to which the cut is to be parallel. Define the distance between the plane of the cut and the beginning of the coordinate system. If the cut definition is performed graphically, indicate the node in the defined cut after selecting the required axis.
- By defining a point and direction - Define a straight line instead of a segment. Indicate two points when defining graphically. Enter a point belonging to the line and the direction of the line (dx and dy) when defining manually.
To define a cut for a 2D structure, follow these procedures.
- Select the method of defining the cut.
- Determine the cut parameters.
- Provide the cut with a name.
- Select the color of the cut.
- Click New.
The defined cut will be added to the list of cuts available on the Cuts tab.