Fibers

This command defines the directions of the fibers in anisotropic materials, i.e. their properties are not the same in all directions.

These fiber directions can be used for the texture directions, for hatching orientation, for calculating finished items, etc.

Creation stages / Use:

Click the icon or select Tools > Fibers... from the drop-down menu.

Select the Origin.
Select the first direction.
Select the second direction.
Select the third direction.
Confirm with the button.

Possibility to pre-set this command as soon as a first shape is created thanks to the Fibers management option.

Available options:

The Create frame option allows to create the frame according to the fiber directions (origin and axes along the 3 given directions).

This frame is created in the Analysis stage by default, but it can be moved in the Design stage thanks to the Others > Change Stage... contextual command on the Fiber Management operation.

Additional Information:

By default, the material orientation is applied according to the absolute frame.

The 3 given directions correspond with the 3 axes X,Y and Z of the new frame that will be used.

Default fibers orientation according to the absolute frame.

Fibers orientation defined according to the part edges.
The frame is the one created by the option "Create frame".