5.3.1. Point Command

A point can exist anywhere within or outside the domain. To create a new point, select Insert > User Defined > Point from the main menu.

5.3.1.1. Point: Geometry Tab

5.3.1.1.1. Point Definition

The available options for defining a point are described next:

  • XYZ

    Set the point coordinates. To set the coordinates, first click one of the point coordinate boxes. The point coordinates will be displayed with a yellow background, and the viewer will switch to picking mode. You can then pick a point directly by clicking a visible object in the viewer. The point can lie outside of the domain.

    You can alternatively set the coordinates one at a time by typing in the coordinates and/or using the embedded slider that appears beneath the coordinate boxes.

  • Node Number

    Create a point at a nodal location. Use the Domains drop-down list to select the domain(s) in which the locator exists. After choosing the domain(s) in which to select the node, enter the node number. Type in the node number or set it using the embedded sliders. When more than one domain is selected, a point is created for the specified node number in each domain (if the node number exists). If the node number does not exist in one domain but exists in another, select only the domain in which the node exists or an error message is displayed.

  • Variable Minimum and Variable Maximum

    Create the point where a variable is at its maximum or minimum value on any named locator. The Domains drop-down list is used to select the domain(s) in which the locator exists. After choosing the domain(s), select the locator name and the variable of interest. When more than one domain is selected, a point is created for the maximum/minimum value of the variable within each domain.

5.3.1.1.2. Symbol Definition

The Symbol Size must be between 0 and 10 (10 being a similar scale to the geometry). Type in the value or set it using the embedded slider.

Set Symbol to one of the available symbols.

Picking Mode can be used to select and/or translate points in the viewer. For details, see Viewer Toolbar.


Note:  You cannot move points that have been defined using Node Number, Variable Minimum, or Variable Maximum.


5.3.1.2. Point: Color Tab

See Color Tab for details.

5.3.1.3. Point: Render Tab

See Render Tab for details.