I’m currently working on converting deformation analysis results in Moldflow into a form that allows concentricity evaluation, and I want to extract both an image capture and the deformed radial (R) values of nodes located on a circular edge into a text file.
To check concentricity based on deformation results in Moldflow,
I follow these steps:
1. Generate a deformation analysis result in Moldflow.
2. In the properties of the newly created deformation result, change the Coordinate System Type from Cartesian to Cylindrical.
3. Create an LCS (Local Coordinate System) at the center of the circle and change the Reference Coordinate System from Global to LCS1.
4. Set Magnitude/Component to Radial Component.
Following this process, I can visually verify the concentricity. Then, I select all nodes located on the circular edge in one direction and extract the R deformation values to a text file. By importing this data into Excel and creating a radial chart, I can effectively visualize the concentricity.
However, I am having trouble finding the API reference or method to programmatically change the Coordinate System Type in step 2.
Does anyone know if this is possible via the Moldflow API, and if so, which reference or method should be used?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
