TRANSFORM NODE

 

This function allows the user to translate or rotate the selected nodes to a new location.

 

l       Define a new coordinate system by using options in the LCS dialog window.

 

l       Select the MOVE or ROTATE option and enter the value of displacement or angle increment.

 

l       Select nodes by using the options in the SELECT NODE dialog window.

 

l       There are three choices after selected nodes are transformed.

 

1.        AGAIN

Repeats the last translation.

 

2.        REVERSE OPERATION

Performs the translation in the opposite direction.

 

3.        RESELECT NODE

Selects a new set of nodes for another copy operation.