how to change global axis in abaqus inp file

[afgbikes]

Dear experts
It may sounds easy and straightforward but I struggled to find way of changing global axis system (which relate to the odb results for stress, strain etc S11, S22, S33)
do I have to orientate the parts (whole model that i formed) or do i have to edit the global axis system?
If so, how could i do it inp file?

may thanks for your valuable advice

 

[IceBreakerSours]

It is a global coordinate system, it can not be changed. What you are referring to is the local coordinate system.

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[afgbikes]

many thanks icebreakersours
really appreciate your advice
can we do it in inp file?
and which menu i have to choose for orienting the local coordinate system?
cheers

 

[IceBreakerSours]

In the part module, there is an option that lets you create a local coordinate system. You'll need to chose this coordinate system in the post-processor for appropriate analysis. Search the documentation for more.

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