TRANSFORM NODE

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

            Select nodes by using the options in the SELECT NODE dialog box.

 

            After the selected nodes are transformed, the user can select the following choices:

 

1.        AGAIN

Repeats the translation or rotation.

 

2.        REVERSE OPERATION

Performs the translation in the opposite direction.

 

3.        RESELECT NODE

Selects a new set of nodes for another copy operation.