Introduction
In structural analysis there are several situations that can cause singularities. These artificial hot spots can adversely affect both error plots and convergence. Also the results plot can be confusing because of high non real values.
1. Remove the singularity (e.g. more realistic loads and/or geometry). 2. Scope the results to those zones far away from the singularities.
3. Customize the legend.
1. Remove the singularity (e.g. more realistic loads and/or geometry). 2. Scope the results to those zones far away from the singularities.
3. Customize the legend.
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The legend bounds can be manipulated to show result distributions more clearly for contour plots.
Click and drag contour dividers (or type in values) to specify contour ranges.
Independent Bands allow neutral colors to represent regions of the model above or below the specified legend limits.
It is possible to customize more deeply the legend by changing its .xml associated file.
The procedure to be followed is: 1. Right click on the legend. Select Named Legends and then New 2. Give a name to your customized legend. Click Ok 3. Right click again on the legend. Select Named Legends and then Manage
4. Select the desired Legend and click on Export. Save the .xml file in a known location 5. Open the .xml saved file. This file contains the whole information about the legend settings.
For changing the maximum bound go to the last <band> command and modify the next keys:
For example:
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6. Right click again on the 7. Click on Import. Select legend. Select Named the previous .xml file and Legends and then Manage click Ok.
8. Right click again on the legend. Select Named Legends and then Manage. Select the desired legend.
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Comparison
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