Node Path

Results > Tools > Node Path

This tool is used to create user defined paths and can visualize the contour, vector and tensor on those defined paths.

Once the paths are created, contours or vectors are updated automatically when the results components are changed in the results panel.

We can define the path by using these two options.
  1. Nodes in Model
  2. Custom Path
Nodes in Model
  • This option will create a path by connecting the selected nodes in the existing model.

    If the shared node is selected, the associated bodies will be listed under "Body names". Depending on the selected body, the contour will be updated for the node paths.

  • Example:

    Contour display in the defined Node Path

    Shared Node Input Case

    Custom Path

    We can define custom path by using any one of these options:
    1. Line by 2 Points
    2. Arc by 3 Points
    3. Edge

    Line by 2 Points

    Pick any two nodes or vertices and specify the number of nodes that needs to be created on the defined line.

    Example:

    Arc by 3 Points

    Pick any three nodes or vertices and specify the number of nodes that needs to be created in the defined arc.

    Example

    Edge

    Pick topological edge for path definition and number of nodes will be updated automatically based on the picked edge.

    Radius option will be shown only if the picked edge is an arc edge.

    Example

    Contour display in the Path

    Vector display in the path

    Note: In the case of Line by 2 Points and Arc by 3 Points, we can pick points arbitrarily on the model if the selection filter is turned OFF.

    If the shared edge is picked, then the bodies associated with the selected edge will be listed in the body names option. Based on the selected body, contour is updated for the created node paths.

    We have options to display the vectors along the result component, normal and tangential direction. Supported only for Flux Results. Refer Results Panel for details.