This function enables the user to select two sections during different periods of time, and compare the morphing degree of other parts via combining the reference points on the two sections. Please refer to Figure 5.1.10 and Figure 5.1.11.

Figure 5.1.10  Section Comparison

 

l  DEFINE SECTION 1&2

Define two sections to be compared.

l  DEFINE REFERENCE POINTS

Select reference points on the two sections.

l  AUTO FIT

Connect the two sections automatically based on the reference points.

l  MOVE

Activate sections to be offset or rotated.

l  X-Y Inc.

Incremental X and Y displacement of the section if the Arrow button in the GUI window is clicked.

l  ANGLE Inc.

Incremental angle of rotation of the section if the Rotate button in the GUI window is clicked.

l  SHOW DEVIATION

Show the Deviation Contour Plot between two sections.

Figure 5.1.11  Deviation Contour Plot between two sections

 

l  NORMAL VIEW

View the section from the normal direction.