Deformation¶
Introduction¶
The Deformation function is used to import deforming mesh files. This function is only used when defining a deforming moving body. See Deforming moving bodies.
Access¶
When you select Deformation on a moving body context-specific toolbar, a flyout will open to reveal the three options listed below.
Deformation Flyout¶
Three options are provided:
- Load deform meshes
Launches a file page to load in a time series of STL meshes defining the motion of the body.
- Delete deform mesh data
Deletes any previously loaded time series of data.
- Reset bounding box - All deform mesh extents
Moves over all imported STL files and resets the bounding box to expose the full extent of all possible motion.
Location¶
The Deformation flyout is found on the following context-specific toolbar (accessed through the Create menu):
