This function is used to display the result in SOLID element with ISO Surfaces to show contour levels in 3 dimensional space. There are multiple isosurfaces display (assign the isosurface range to display a group of surfaces) and single isosurface display (assign one numerical value to display one surface), as shown in Figure 8.3.4.

Figure 8.3.4  ISO Surface Control Window

1.       Single Isosurface On

Once this option is selected, the display mode of the isosurface will be Single Isosurface Display; otherwise, it will be Multiple Isosurfaces Display.

2.       Single Color

Click this button to select the color of the Single Isosurface display.

3.       Single Val

Set the numerical value of the Single Isosurface Display.

4.       Find Overall Max Value

This function is used to find overall max value and display it in the input box for Single Val.

5.       Mixed Component

This function is only available when Single Isosurface On is selected. It allows the user to obtain the corresponding relation between the pressure of one surface in solid element, and the stress/strain in shell element, as shown in Figure 8.3.5.

Figure 8.3.5  An example for Mixed Component

6.       Isosurface Range  

This function is used to define the display range when Multiple Isosurfaces Display mode is adopted. The user can define the Isosurface range by entering the maximum and minimum values.

NOTE:  This function is only available for SOLID element. If there is no SOLID element in the model, this function is disabled.