Creating a Strain Transformation

You can apply a strain transformation on one or several layers.Use Strain Transformation or one or several layers.

  1. Optional: Replace the default name Strain Transformation.n with a more significant one.
  2. Select the elements to strain.
  3. Select either the Machine Direction or the Cross Direction as the Strain Direction.
  4. Specify Straining Zones. For each zone:
    1. Name the zone as required.
    2. Define the Straining Element where the strain ratio is applied.

    • Either create a sketch.
    • Or create a symmetry.
  5. Enter the Strain Ratio to apply.

    It can be above 100% (stretched) or under 100% (relaxed).

  6. Select or draw the zones to apply the strain ratio.

    1. Define the reference edge from the 3D area.

      By default, it is selected in the middle of the straining zone.

  7. Optional: Select the Mirror Zones for multi-domains layer check box, and a mirroring element.