Show Deformed Shape

Form:  Deformed Shape

After an analysis has been run, CSiBridge will automatically display a deformed shape of the model. Use the Home > Display > Show Deformed Shape command to display the Deformed Shape form and select additional display options.

Caution: When envelopes are displayed, the deformed shape is based on the maximum or minimum displacement at each degree of freedom, whichever has the larger absolute value. The result is a deformed shape that may not correspond to any particular state.

Note:  When the Orb > Settings > Other Settings command is used and the Show Result Values While Scrolling check box is checked (i.e., is enabled), a small text box of results will display when the mouse cursor is moved over a deformed shape.

Note:  The Area Contours ares will not appear on the form if no areas are included in the model.

With the Deformed Shape displayed on screen, click the Start Animation button on the status bar to animate the deformed shape. Change the animation speed using the slide control next to the Start Animation button. To stop the animation, click the Stop Animation button. Use the Orb > Settings > Other Settings command and the Sound check box to toggle accompanying sound on and off.

 

Joint Displacement

View the displacement components for a single joint by right clicking on a joint. The selected joint is highlighted and values are displayed in a floating Joint Displacements window. Clicking on any other joint updates the display. Clicking anywhere except on a joint closes the Joint Displacements window.

Note: Joint displacements can not be displayed during animation.

See Also

Step-by-Step Hinge Formation