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Is there a way to show the element coordinate systems so that I know what direction the bending moments are in?

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    • March 1, 2022 at 10:56 pm
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      Yes. The following steps will display the element coordinate systems:
      1. Go to ‘Solution’
      2. Right click >> Insert >> Coordinate System >> Elemental Triads
      3. Select the geometry in the ‘Scope’ options
      4. Evaluate the results.
      It will display the elemental co-ordinate system for elements of selected geometry.

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