650536 value. Increase resolution to the maximum value allowed for that setting. Also note
that even though you can now run 3-D graphics without a 3-D card, it is highly recommended
that you use a 3-D accelerated card to improve dynamic rotation and other plotting speed.11.3.2. Rotating the Display About a Specified Axis
To rotate the graphics display about the screen axes or about the global Cartesian axes, use any of the
following. ( The right-hand rule defines positive angular rotation about any axis.)
Command(s):/ANGLE,/XFRM
GUI: Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> Pan, Zoom, Rotate
Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> View Settings> Angle of Rotation
Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> View Settings> Rotational Center> By Pick
Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> View Settings> Rotational Center> By Location
Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> View Settings> Rotational Center> Reset to Focus Point
11.3.3. Determining the Model Coordinate System Reference Orientation
The /VUP command (Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> View Settings> Viewing Direction) determines the
"starting" orientation of your display. For instance, with the viewpoint and rotation at their default set-
tings,/VUP,WN,X orients the display such that the positive X axis is vertical pointing upward,Y is hori-
zontal pointing to the left of the screen, and Z points out of the screen.
11.3.4. Translating (or Panning) the Display
The focus point is that point on your model that appears at the center of your ANSYS windows. You
can define or redefine the focus point (in terms of the global Cartesian coordinate system) as follows:
Command(s):/FOCUS
GUI: Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> Pan, Zoom, Rotate
Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> View Settings> Focus Point
This same command also allows you to translate the focus point along the screen axes or along the
global Cartesian axes.
11.3.5. Magnifying (Zooming in on) the Image.
The viewing distance represents the distance between the observer and the focus point, and determines
the magnification of your image. Smaller viewing distances magnify the image (zoom in), and larger
distances shrink the image (zoom out).To change the viewing distance:
Command(s):/DIST
GUI: Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> Pan, Zoom, Rotate
Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> View Settings> Magnification
11.3.6. Using the Control Key to Pan, Zoom, and Rotate - Dynamic Manipulation Mode
Pr ess the CONTROL key and hold it down to enter Dynamic Manipulation Mode. Notice that the cursor
assumes a different shape. You can now use your mouse buttons to pan, zoom, and rotate the graphics
display. When you want to leave Dynamic Manipulation Mode, simply release the CONTROL key.
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