A graphical manipulator allows you to modify specific items directly in the graphics
area using interactive tools.
Graphical manipulators are currently supported in the Section Cut panel and the Streamlines
panel. Figure 1. Streamlines Graphical Manipulator Example
A description of the graphical manipulators available in each panel is outlined
below:
Panel
Graphical Manipulator
Description
Section Cut
Single Direction/Arrow
Three Directional
These graphical manipulators allow you to modify the definition of the
section. Section cuts defined by a specific plane can only be adjusted by moving
the base point along the normal. Other section cuts can be translated or rotated
anywhere in 3D space.
Streamlines
Line
Two Directional
Three Directional
The streamline rake used to create streamlines is defined by seed nodes on a
line, plane, or area. This line, plane, or area can be scaled, translated, or
rotated using a manipulator specific to the rake type.
To use graphical manipulators, select them with the mouse and drag them to perform an
operation. Each manipulator will have different operations available. For example, to
translate a section cut along an axis, select the arrow pointing in the desired direction
and drag it with the mouse. Figure 2. Section Cut Graphical Manipulator Example
