This function allows the user to clearly view the relative relationship between components after assembly. The dialog box is illustrated in Figure 13.8.1. The user can click on the drop-down menu to select explode option: Part or Tool. The slider is used to control the EXPLODE SCALE. The user can also click on IDENTIFY NODE and IDENTIFY ELEMENT buttons to identify node and element. Refer to Section 12.9 and 12.10 for detailed description about IDENTIFY NODE and IDENTIFY ELEMENT.
Figure 13.8.1 Explode View