Define property set point for temperature

Definition of Temperature type property set points

Two points are required to define a linear gradient, whereby the direction of the two points (connecting line) defines the direction of the gradient (i.e. the defined values are consistently orthogonal to this line). The values of the defined gradient are always extrapolated in a linear fashion beyond the defined points over the entire cross-section and therefore the entire cross-section is always loaded.

In addition, any plane gradient can be defined across the cross-section by defining a 3rd point (plane is defined by 3 points).

It is also possible to define a non-linear gradient over 3 or more points along the same line (the line again defines the direction of the gradient - see above). The values of the defined gradient are constantly extrapolated beyond the defined points over the entire cross-section.

If only one point is defined then a constant temperature load is applied at the center of gravity.

To create a new Temperature type property set point

1. Select the desired (previously created) property set of the temperature gradient type via the property set menu of the cross-section in the navigation tree.

   This property set is now active and all subsequent definitions of property set points are assigned to this property set.

2. Click Property Set Point.
3. Click on the point of intersection of two parametric lines or a parametric point to define the position of the temperature point.

   Alternatively, you can set the position directly with the mouse cursor.

4. Directly create additional Temperature type property set points (back to 3.) or confirm the entry via the Enter key or by clicking the last defined point again.

   Note: Press ESC to cancel the definition of the entire point series.

5. Once the points have been created, the required temperature values can be assigned to them by selecting them in the properties window.

   Alternatively, you can edit all the temperature points defined in the property set in the properties window at the same time by selecting it (again). You will also see a graphical representation of the defined gradient in the lower area of the properties window. You can use the display options to display the points along the defined direction with scaled or equidistant distances.