structure node system-local command

Syntax

structure node system-local keyword ... <range>

Primary keywords:

x    y    z    reverse-x    reverse-y

Set the orientation of the node-local system for all nodes in the range.

At the start of a set of cycles, the orientation of the node-local system is set automatically based on the type of elements that use the node; however, this behavior can be overridden by setting the orientation of the node-local system with the structure node system-local command, and then using the structure node fix system-local command.

At least two (one in 2D) directions must be given. The third (second in 2D) direction will be calculated to be perpendicular to the first two. In 3D, of the two directions given, the higher degree-of-freedom will be corrected to ensure it is perpendicular to the other two.

x v

specifies the local \(x\)-direction

y v

specifies the local \(y\)-direction

z v (3D ONLY)

specifies the local \(z\)-direction

reverse-x (2D ONLY)

reverses the current \(x\)-direction (cannot be used with the \(x\) or \(y\) keywords)

reverse-y (2D ONLY)

reverses the current \(y\)-direction (cannot be used with the \(x\) or \(y\) keywords)