Colour

Colour may be used either to clarify the drawing of the geometric model, the finite element model or the presentation of results. In colouring the finite element model, the material number, group number, element number or element type may be used as a basis for the selection of colour; and a hidden line picture of the model may be further enhanced by shading according to multiple light sources. Node points may also be highlighted. When presenting results of analysis the value of the attribute being displayed can be used to determine a colour for the finite element model so that it can be drawn in a spectrum of colours using red where the result values are highest through to blue where the results are lowest.