Section Follows Origin Node(s)

Section follows origin node(s)

If a cut section has been defined using either the 3 node method or a single node and a global axis system then this option will force the cut section to follow the node(s) as they move during the analysis.

Where there is more than one model in the window(s) affected then the following rules apply:

• For each model the labels of the nodes are looked up.

• If all the necessary nodes (3 in "3 nodes" case, 1 in "constant X/Y/Z" case) are found then the normal logic will apply based on the current coordinates of the nodes in each model, and the section will be updated at every state.

• If a node is not found then the "follow" logic is turned off for that model, and the plane will remain static in its initial position for that model.

Note that using this logic over multiple models may mean that the planes in each model may not be the same, as the defining nodes may move differently. Exercise care using this option!