37.6.4 Customizing node labels

Node labels are numeric labels (node numbers) identifying each node. For example, the nodes are labeled in Figure 37–10.

Figure 37–10 Model showing node labels.

Node labels are plot mode-dependent; that is, you control them separately for undeformed, deformed, contour, symbol, and material orientation plots. Toggle Show node labels to display or suppress node labels and to choose their color.

To customize node labels:

  1. Locate the node label options for the plot mode (undeformed, deformed, contour, symbol, or material orientation) that you want to customize.

    From the main menu bar, select Optionsplot mode; then click the Labels tab in the dialog box that appears.

  2. Toggle Show node labels to display or suppress numeric node labels.

    When Show node labels is on, the node label color options become available.

  3. Choose the color of the node labels:

    1. Click the color sample .

      ABAQUS/CAE displays the Select Color dialog box.

    2. Use one of the methods in the Select Color dialog box to select a new color. For more information, see Customizing colors, Section 3.2.9.

    3. Click OK to close the Select Color dialog box.

      The color sample changes to the selected color.

  4. Click Apply to implement your changes.

    Since node labels are plot mode-dependent, the labels change according to your specification in plots of the current mode only.

    Your changes are saved for the duration of the session and will affect all subsequent plots in this mode.


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