2.1.17.7. Lay-Up Mapping Plot

The purpose of the lay-up mapping plot is to show the result of the lay-up mapping (mapped Composite Definitions onto a solid mesh). It also allows you to check the quality of the mapping result. Therefore, the scope only accepts Imported Solid Models and the property `Show on Solids` is always checked.

For this plot type, the specific option of the General tab is the Data Scope option. Using this entry field, specify one or more Imported Solid Models.

Figure 2.159: Lay-Up Mapping General Properties Tab

Lay-Up Mapping General Properties Tab

Components

The component options for this plot include:

  • Volume Content: show the ply-wise volume contents

  • Deviation in Normal Direction: show the difference between the shell normal and layered solid normal direction. If ply-wise is disabled, the average normal deviation of the element is shown.

Figure 2.160: Deviation of the Normal Direction between Shell Elements and Layered Solid Elements

Deviation of the Normal Direction between Shell Elements and Layered Solid Elements