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R1=44e-3
R2=R1+88e-3
Z1=65e-3
Z2=14e-3

 
Click Close.

Switch to Cylindrical Coordinate System

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Check that ANSYS reports the active coordinate system in the Output window :

 
The reference number that ANSYS uses for the cylindrical coordinate system is 1 (the Cartesian system is 0).

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When the active coordinate system is set to cylindrical, X, Y, and Z in the menus refer to the cylindrical coordinates r, θ (in degrees) and z, respectively. Remember to make this mental substitution as you enter the keypoint coordinates. Also, you can use the tab key to move the cursor to the next entry field. Don't forget to change the keypoint number as you enter the coordinates of the keypoints.

 
Enter the keypoint locations (think about where each one lies as you enter its coordinates):

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Switch to the isometric view: Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Pan, Zoom, Rotate > Iso

 
(Click Picture for Larger Image)

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Pick the 8 keypoints in the order in which they are numbered. Click OK in the pick menu.

Plot Lines

Let's take a look at the lines that ANSYS generated in the volume creation process:

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Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Style > Background > Display Picture Background

Save Your Work

Toolbar > SAVE_DB

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