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View laminate physical properties in the FEM file

  1. Choose Laminates tab→Validation group→View Laminate .The View Laminate dialog box opens.

  2. From the Method list, select Single Polygon Face, Single 2D Element, or Single 3D Element.

  3. In the graphics window, select a polygon face or an element.Note: All elements of a polygon face must belong to the same zone.The sketch of the laminate appears in the Ply Sketcher tab and the laminate composition appears in the Ply Layup tab.Note: If you activated the improved woven model, the yarn angle value displays in the Ply Layup tab.

  4. (Optional) Repeat step 3 to view information on a different polygon face or element face.

  5. Click Close.

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