A graphical manipulator allows you to modify specific items directly in the graphics
area using interactive tools.
Graphical manipulators are currently supported in the Section Cut panel, the Streamlines panel, and the Image
Planes tab. Figure 1. Streamlines graphical manipulator example
A description of the graphical manipulators available in each panel is outlined
below:
Panel/Tab
Graphical Manipulator
Description
Section Cut
Two Directional
Three Directional
Spherical
These graphical manipulators allow you to modify the definition of the section.
Section cuts defined by a specific plane can only be adjusted by moving the base point
along the normal. Other section cuts can be translated or rotated anywhere in 3-D
space.
Streamlines
Line
Two Directional
Three Directional
The streamline rake used to create streamlines is defined by seed nodes on a
line, plane, or area. This line, plane, or area can be scaled, translated, or rotated
using a manipulator specific to the rake type.
Image Planes
2D
3D
The 2D image plane manipulator allows translation and scaling of the image in
3-D space.
The 3D image plane manipulator allows translation, rotation, and scaling
of the image in 3-D space.
To use graphical manipulators, select them with the mouse and drag them
to perform an operation. Each manipulator will have different operations available. For
example, to translate a section cut along an axis, select the arrow pointing in the desired
direction and drag it with the mouse. Figure 2.
