NROTAT
NROTAT, NODE1, NODE2, NINC
Rotates nodal coordinate systems into the active system.
NODE1,NODE2,NINCRotate nodes from
NODE1toNODE2(defaults toNODE1) in steps ofNINC(defaults to 1). IfNODE1= ALL,NODE2andNINCare ignored and all selected nodes (NSEL) are rotated. IfNODE1= P, graphical picking is enabled and all remaining command fields are ignored (valid only in the GUI). A component name may also be substituted forNODE1(NODE2andNINCare ignored).
Notes
Rotates nodal coordinate systems into the active coordinate system. Nodal coordinate systems may be automatically rotated into the active (global or local) coordinate system as follows: Rotations in Cartesian systems will have nodal x directions rotated parallel to the Cartesian X direction. Rotations in cylindrical, spherical or toroidal systems will have the nodal x directions rotated parallel to the R direction. Nodes at (or near) a zero radius location should not be rotated. Nodal coordinate directions may be displayed (/PSYMB). Nodal forces and constraints will also appear rotated when displayed if the nodal coordinate system is rotated.
Note: When the nodal coordinate systems are defined, they remain parallel to the global Cartesian system unless subsequently rotated.
Previously specified rotations on the specified nodes are overridden.
See the NMODIF, NANG, and NORA commands for other rotation options.