Figure 13.1: Element Plot of SOLID65 Concrete Elements
13.2.1.2. Displaying Only the Edges of an Object
While working with displays, you might want to see only the edges of an object; that is, you might
want to remove element outlines from the interior of the object. To see only the edges of non-contour
displays (EPLOT), issue /EDGE, ,1 (Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> Style> Edge Options). On contour displays
(PLESOL,PLETAB,PLNSOL,PLTRAC), edges are displayed by default (/EDGE, ,0).
13.2.1.3. Displaying the Interior Element Edges of an Object
While working with displays, you might prefer to see the interior element edges, or detail, of an object.
If you are working with non-contour displays (EPLOT), the interior element edges are displayed by default
(/EDGE, ,0).To see the interior element edges of contour displays (PLESOL,PLETAB,PLNSOL,PLTRAC),
issue /EDGE, ,1.
An edge, as used in the above context, is the common line between adjacent faces that are not coplanar.
The ANGLE field on the /EDGE command allows you to specify the "degree of coplanarity" at which an
edge should be displayed. That is, if ANGLE = 45° (which is the default value), an edge is displayed only
if the two adjacent faces deviate from coplanarity by more than 45°. If ANGLE = 0°, even the slightest
deviation from coplanarity causes the edge to be displayed. The default value of 45° is particularly
helpful in displaying a cylindrical shell model as a smooth cylinder rather than as a "faceted" cylinder.
13.2.1.4. Using Dashed Element Outlines.
You can switch the style of element outlines from solid line to dashed line by using the /GLINE command
(Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> Style> Edge Options). This command allows you to remove element outlines
entirely.
13.2.1.5. Shrinking Entities for Clarity
The /SHRINK command (Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> Style> Size and Shape) shrinks displayed elements,
lines, areas, and volumes by a specified percentage so that adjacent entities are separat ed for clarity.
ANSYS ignores a request to shrink the display when the edge option is active.
13.2.1.6. Changing the Display Aspect Ratio
You can artificially distort your display's geometry in a particular direction with the /RATIO command
(Utility Menu> PlotCtrls> Style> Size and Shape). This can be useful for displaying details within a
long, skinny object more clearly.
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