Probing#
Probing allows you to probe any point on an imported geometry or on a result being visualized. It reports the coordinates of the point, the entity it belongs to, and, when a field is being displayed, the value of that field at the point. This tool is useful for inspecting specific locations, verifying geometry coordinates, and reading off a solution value without leaving the viewer.
Overview#
Probing provides a way to interactively select and inspect point locations on geometry loaded in the viewer. When you click on a point, its location is temporarily stored until a new point is clicked, allowing you to quickly check coordinates at different locations.
Accessing Probing#
The Probing tool is available when:
Geometry is loaded in the viewer
The probe tool icon appears in the viewer toolbar
Clicking the probe icon opens the “Probe location” panel
Operating Modes#
Probing offers two modes of operation:
Selection in Viewer#
In this mode, you can directly click on any point in the 3D viewer to probe its location.
Click anywhere on the geometry surface in the viewer
The location coordinates are automatically displayed
The probed location is highlighted or marked in the viewer
Clicking a new point replaces the previous probed location
Location Specification#
In this mode, you can manually specify the coordinates of the point you want to probe.
Enter the X, Y, and Z coordinates directly
The specified location is displayed in the viewer
Useful for probing exact locations or locations that may be difficult to click
Interface Elements#
The Probing interface appears as a pop-up panel with the following elements:
Location field: Labeled “Location -” with an edit icon, displays or allows input of the X, Y, Z coordinates
Entity Name field: Labeled “Entity Name -”, shows the entity or surface name at the probed location
Detected field value: shows the value at the probed point of the field currently displayed on that object, named after the field itself, with a copy button beside it
Reading a solution value#
When a result is being visualized, the probe reports the value of the field at the point you pick, in addition to its coordinates.
The value reported is the field currently displayed on the object under the cursor, so it follows the colouring in the viewer: change which field is displayed and the probe reports the new one. Probing a different object reports whichever field is active on that object.
The value is written next to the field’s name and can be copied with the button beside it. If no field is being displayed on the object, or the field has no value at that point, the panel shows the location and entity name only.