Slab Data > Local Axis

Form: Slab Local Axis

Use the Assign menu > Slab Data > Local Axis command to rotate the local axes of a selected area object.

  1. Select one or more area objects in the datum plane and click the Assign menu > Slab Data > Local Axis command to access the Slab Local Axis form.

  2. Specify the angle (in the XY plane) that the local 1 and 2 axes of the selected area objects should be rotated from their default positions about the local 3 axis. A positive value rotates the axes in a counterclockwise direction.

The default position of the local 1 axis is parallel to the global X-axis. Local axes may be viewed by checking the Local Axes check box for area objects on the Set Display Options form.