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Transform deformations with respect to a node location

  1. In the Post Processing Navigator, right-click a post view with displacement results and choose Set Deformation.

  2. Select the Deformation check box.

  3. Select the Reference Node check box.

  4. Select a reference node using one of the following methods:Interactively from the model. From the Selection Mode list, choose Pick from Model and then select a node directly from the model. By selecting a node ID. From the Selection Mode list, choose By Node ID. Enter a node number and click Apply ID String .

  5. Click OK.

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Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/289054037/PL20200601120302950.advanced/id1291477 · retrieved 2026-07-17