Comments, Questions, and Answers related to Model Options> Results> "Force (Global/Local)" setting in AutoPIPE:
Item #1:
Can you confirm that my understanding of global/local axes is correct with respect to the listings of coordinates in output files.
For a model with Z specified as the global vertical axis, when I print an .OUT file with forces set to local, the COORDINATES DATA LISTING (which I understand are global coordinates) shows Y as vertical. This can be checked by looking at the output report
If, however, you generate an output file with forces set to global, Z-axis is vertical .
I'd like to confirm that if forces are set to local, global vertical is Y in the COORDINATES DATA LISTING part of the output file.
Answer:
Regardless of the Global vertical axis (Y or Z),
The local axis is always the same as mentioned in the online help:
See Also
Local axis directions when +Z-axis is vertically up