16.5 Understanding symbols that represent prescribed conditions

When you apply prescribed conditions to a region, you can choose to display symbols in the viewport that indicate the following:

  • The regions to which you applied the prescribed condition.

  • The type of the prescribed condition.

  • If applicable, the degrees of freedom to which you applied the prescribed condition.

  • If applicable, the direction (negative or positive) in which you applied the prescribed condition.

This section explains how to interpret the symbols. The following topics are covered:For information about controlling the visibility of these symbols, see Controlling the display of attributes, Section 50.11.