Within the Finite Element Modeling and Postprocessing software (FEMAP) version 23.06, entities such as elements, nodes, surfaces, and volumes can be visually categorized using assigned colors. This functionality allows for complex models to be readily understood by differentiating components based on material properties, boundary conditions, analysis results, or other user-defined criteria. For example, a user might assign one color to all elements made of steel and another to elements made of aluminum, simplifying visual inspection and model verification.
Visual organization through color-coding offers significant advantages in model management and analysis interpretation. It facilitates efficient model validation, enabling rapid identification of potential errors or inconsistencies. Furthermore, it enhances the clarity of post-processing visualizations, making it easier to discern patterns and trends in simulation results. This capability has evolved alongside FEMAP’s development, becoming increasingly sophisticated in response to the growing complexity of engineering analyses and the need for more intuitive visualization tools.
