Alignment of reference solution

Use the Alignment command to align the reference test model with the work model.

You can use the following methods to align the test model with the work model:

Pairing

Uses reference and work model pairs to define an origin and alignment axes or to minimize the distance between the selected nodes and points on the model.

Move

Translates and rotates the test model.

Scale

Scales the test model.

When you click Align in the Test Model Alignment dialog box, you can align the test model with the work model using one alignment method after another until the test model is in the desired location and orientation. The alignment is not saved until you click OK.

When aligning the test model, the software applies a coordinate system transformation to the test mode shapes and sensor axes, and updates the node positions.

Work and reference models before alignment	Work and reference models after alignment

You can export the alignment data to XML file for future use, as it is common to repeat the alignment between the test and the analysis several times due to updates to the test data or the FE model.

If a correlation exists when you align the model, you must reload the test solution to update the node map and other correlation results.

Use the Alignment From command to use the previously saved alignment.

Where do I find it?

Application	Pre/Post
Prerequisite	The reference model must be the test model.
Simulation Navigator	Right-click the Test Model node→Alignment or Alignment From

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