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Importing coordinate systems (Simcenter Samcef)
You can import Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate system definitions (.FRAME) when they are used in the following.
| Item | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nodal displacement coordinate system | .AXL FRAME |
| Material coordinate system | .AEL THETA FRAME |
| Element properties orientation (for instance, stiffness orientation for bushes) | .MCE FRM1, .MCE FRM2 |
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