local

Mapdl.local(kcn='', kcs='', xc='', yc='', zc='', thxy='', thyz='', thzx='', par1='', par2='', **kwargs)

Defines a local coordinate system by a location and orientation.

APDL Command: LOCAL

Parameters:

kcn

Arbitrary reference number assigned to this coordinate system. Must be greater than 10. A coordinate system previously defined with this number will be redefined.

kcs

Coordinate system type:

0 or CART

Cartesian

1 or CYLIN

Cylindrical (circular or elliptical)

2 or SPHE

Spherical (or spheroidal)

3 or TORO

Toroidal

xc, yc, zc

Location (in the global Cartesian coordinate system) of the origin of the new coordinate system.

thxy

First rotation about local Z (positive X toward Y).

thyz

Second rotation about local X (positive Y toward Z).

thzx

Third rotation about local Y (positive Z toward X).

par1

Used for elliptical, spheroidal, or toroidal systems. If KCS = 1 or 2, PAR1 is the ratio of the ellipse Y-axis radius to X-axis radius (defaults to 1.0 (circle)). If KCS = 3, PAR1 is the major radius of the torus.

par2

Used for spheroidal systems. If KCS = 2, PAR2 = ratio of ellipse Z-axis radius to X-axis radius (defaults to 1.0 (circle)).

Notes

Defines a local coordinate system by origin location and orientation angles. The local coordinate system is parallel to the global Cartesian system unless rotated. Rotation angles are in degrees and redefine any previous rotation angles. See the CLOCAL, CS, CSWPLA, and CSKP commands for alternate definitions. This local system becomes the active coordinate system [CSYS]. Local coordinate systems may be displayed with the /PSYMB command.

This command is valid in any processor.