SECTION CUT

There are several functions in this menu, see Figure 6.6.6.

                      

    

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1. CUT SECTION

This function allows the user to generate section lines that are intersections of the displayed F.E. mesh with a set of parallel planes.

2. LENGTH OF SECTION

This function allows the user to measure the length of line.

There are three options in this function:

Select two points on a line. eta/DYNAFORM calculates the arc length between two points and prompts:

LINE SEGMENT LENGTH IS: xxx

Select desired line by cursor. The entire length of this section line will be calculated and given in the prompt window.

Reject last selection.

3. MEASURE ANGLE

This function allows the user to measure the angle between two segments on a line.

4. SECTION ON/OFF