recognize this plot as a “load path” plot. You can use this information to reduce the model’s material.
To display this PropertyManager, run a static study. Right-click Results and select Define Design Insight Plot.
Load Level
Adjust the Load Level slider between Most Loaded and All.
If an option has sub-options, use a definition list in the option description to list the sub-options.
| Most Loaded | When the slider is set to Most Loaded, the portions of the model that carry the most load are plotted in blue. Typically, this is only a small portion of the model. The translucent areas of the plot indicate the boundary of the original model. |
| All | The entire model is plotted in blue. |
Design Insight plots do not suggest where to add material. You may infer this information from these plots, but this is not the intention. These plots are most effective when you analyze the largest practical model and remove material to optimize the volume.
The following example highlights the benefits of a Design Insight plot.
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