Orient Bar2 Elements from Lines

Define the bar2 orientation vectors from selected lines.

When the selector type is "free lines," 3D visualization for elements is turned OFF. The selection of lines will result in 1D elements found matching the line by proximity. 1D elements selection is resolved only on proceed, so there is no highlighting of elements from the selected lines.

  1. From the Marine menu, click Stiffener Mesh > Orient.


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  2. Set the selector type to lines.
  3. Optional: Set options as necessary by clicking on the guide bar.
  4. Select lines.
  5. In the microdialog, set Orient by metadata to extract orientation from metadata. If metadata is not found, Orient normal to shells is used.
  6. In the microdialog, set Orient normal to shells to orient the stiffener Y axis along the shells normal.
  7. In the microdialog, select Use direction tool to orient to invoke the vector tool and define the unique orientation vector.