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How to create a coordinate system in the deformed geometry for plotting the results in the coordinate system that moves as the geometry deforms?

Tagged: 2019 R1, General, mechanical, structural-mechanics
    • April 13, 2023 at 7:33 am
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      This is possible for relatively simple problems without requiring a lot of scripting. One such example and method is given in the attached document. For more complex problems and geometries, scripting may be required.

      Attachments:
      1. 2060533.zip
      2. Results_in_deformed_coordinate_system.pdf

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