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Element color basis by laminate zone
You can set the element color basis using the laminate zones associated to 2D and 3D elements. You can color:
All the zones in the FEM or Assembly FEM.
All the zones associated to the selected laminate physical property.
An individual zone.
Where do I find it?
| Application | Pre/Post |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | A FEM or Assembly FEM file as the work part and the displayed part. Zones must be computed for the zone colors to appear.In the Model Display dialog box, on the Element tab, select Laminate Zone from the Color Basis list. |
| Simulation Navigator | Right-click the Zones node, a laminate physical property node, or an individual zone node→Display Zone Color or Hide Zone Color |
How do I
View laminate physical properties in the FEM file
View laminate physical properties for a selected element in post processing
Learn more
Creating zones
Zone-based physical properties and element groups
Laminate definition for a selected face or element
Laminate annotation
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Right-click commands for the zone nodes
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Element color basis by laminate zone , Simcenter 3D 2021.1 Series
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