5.1. Ellipsoid Surface

With beta features enabled (as described in Introduction), you can create ellipsoid surfaces for displaying data.

Figure 5.1: Example Ellipsoid Surface on a Model

Example Ellipsoid Surface on a Model

To create an ellipsoid surface:

  1. Enable beta features by entering the define/beta-feature-access/yes ok text command in the Console.

  2. Open the Quadric Surface dialog box. Domain → Surfaces → Create → Quadric...

    Figure 5.2: The Quadric Surface Dialog Box

    The Quadric Surface Dialog Box

  3. Select Ellipsoid from the Type drop-down list.

  4. Provide values for the coordinates x0, y0, z0 and the coefficients a, b, and c. These coordinates and coefficients are used in the ellipsoid surface equation: .

  5. Click Create to create the defined ellipsoid surface.