7. Visualization

Model Visualization

A useful tool for checking input is visualization. You can visualize your models in 3D by importing the Visualization script and running the RenderModel method. The textHeight argument can be used to set the height of annotations and nodes in the rendering, depending on which unit system your model is based on. textHeight defaults to 5, meaning 5 model length units.

Example:

from PyNite import Visualization
Visualization.RenderModel(myModel, textHeight=5)

Deformed Shapes

PyNite can display the deflected shape of a model. After importing Visualization (see Model Visualization above) you can use the DeformedShape method. The code in the example below plots the deflected shape for load combination '1.2D+1.6L+0.5S' magnified 30 times.

Example:

from PyNite import Visualization
Visualization.DeformedShape(myModel, scale_factor=30, textHeight=5, combo_name='1.2D+1.6L+0.5S')