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[Kevin Gnanaraj]

Is there a way to get a variable such as the total length of an imported geometry along one axis within the model view? I'm trying to get the deformation per unit length from the origin of a beam constrained at the centre with a load distribution as a user defined variable.

[Armin]

Hi Kevin,

You can define a path by right-clicking on the "Model" in the project outline and then select insert --> Construction Geometry --> Path.

Once a path is specified, you can simply request the variable of interest (for example, total deformation) to be plotted along the path. Right-click on Solution and select the variable of interest, then for the entry, Scoping Method, select "Path" and finally select your prescribed path defined earlier along the beam.

[Kevin Gnanaraj]

Thank you, I was able to define a path, what are the differences between LOC_DEF and LOC? Both of them have the unit "displacement"

[Armin]

Hi Kevin,

It appears that LOC provides the location of each node while LOC_DEF provides the deformation of each note. Please see if the thread below is helpful to you:

/forum/forums/topic/export-nodal-coordinate/