Doubts in fringe panel

Question

Hi,
I would like to get the understanding on the following queries.

1. Averaging definition setting was not available in apex (refer below fig). What's the reason behind that ?
2. Shape function extrapolation option not available in Apex (refer below fig). What's the reason behind that ?
3. How to change the contour plot values from scientific into fixed values?

Thanks and regards,
Thanga Pandiyan.

Sandip Patil · Answer

Dear thanga pandiyan 
 1. Averaging definition setting was not available in apex (refer below fig). What's the reason behind that ? 
 >> Every FE post processor has its own way of showing results from solver, and can use different averaging methods. User should confirm solver results, which are unaveraged values. And in good practice both average and unaveraged results should not vary much. You can find more details in Apex help on averaging- https://nexus.hexagon.com/documentationcenter/bundle/apex_2024.1.1/page/node/1224.html 2. Shape function extrapolation option not available in Apex (refer below fig). What's the reason behind that ? Shape function extrapolation averages available elemental nodal values, for averaging, which is similar to 'Averaging', option available in Apex.. 'Shape function extrapolation' is applicable only for cases where elemental nodal data not available in results, which isn't case with Nastran. And Apex only support Nastran results post-processing for now. 3. How to change the contour plot values from scientific into fixed values? >> It is limitation for now, spectrum bar only support scientific values for now.