GMS:Cross-Section Options

When cross sections are created from a mesh or a grid, values of the active scalar and vector datasets are interpolated to the cross sections. Whenever a new dataset is chosen as the active dataset for the mesh, the data values are re-interpolated to the cross sections.

The properties of all cross section data that GMS displays on the screen can be controlled through the Cross Sections tab of the Display Options dialog. This dialog is opened by right clicking on the File:CrossSectionFolder.GIF Cross Sections entry in the Project Explorer and selecting the Display Options command. It can also be accessed from the from the Display menu or the File:Dispopts.gif Display Options macro. The following table describes the display options available for the cross sections.

Display Option	Description
Interior edge removal	By default, the lines representing the intersection of the cross section with the faces of the cells or elements are displayed on the cross section. These lines can be hidden by selecting the Interior edge removal option.
Cross section edges	If this option is on, the lines that make up the cross section are displayed.
Cross section faces	If this option is on, then the cross section will be displayed as a set of filled polygons.
Contours	If the Contours item is selected, contours are displayed on the cross sections using the active scalar dataset.
Vectors	If the Vectors item is selected, vectors are displayed on the cross sections using the active vector dataset when the cross sections are displayed.
Flow trace	If the Flow trace item is selected, a flow trace image is texture mapped to each cross section using the active vector dataset when flow trace option is used with the Animation wizard.

Related Links

Making 3D Grid Cross Sections

Making 3D Mesh Cross Sections

Making Solid Cross Sections

Display Options