EVALUATE
This function enables user to evaluate the error between elements of the original addendum and those of the new addendum. The error is displayed on the display area with color contour. The EVALUATE dialog box is illustrated in Figure 6.4.10.
FIRST ELM SET
Enable user to select the first set of elements for evaluation.
FIRST ELM SET
Enable user to select the second set of elements for evaluation.
Figure 6.4.10 Evaluate dialog box
DIRECTION
This function enables user to define the direction which is used to evaluate the error between two sets of elements.
l View-Axis: Set the View direction as the direction to evaluate the error between two sets of elements.
l First Elm Set: Set the normal direction of first set of elements as the direction to evaluate the error between two sets of elements.
l Second Elm Set: Set the normal direction of the second set of elements as the direction to evaluate the error between two sets of elements.
SHOW
After two set of elements are selected and the direction is defined, the user can click this button to show the result. Figure 6.4.11 illustrates the result after Evaluate operation.
HIDE
This button enables user to hide the contour of the error.
Figure 6.4.11 Contour of the Evaluate