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Siberia December 16, 2021 22:34

2D streamtrace and contour line order
 
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I have a 2D contour plot (both flood and line) with streamtrace overlapping it. However, the streamtrace is somewhat dense and the contour line (the white one in the figure) seems poorly displayed. So what I want to do is to bring the contour line to the front. But I haven't find a proper solution after searching in google and Tecplot manual for a while. Any ideas?

Thank you.
Siberia

wsfowler January 4, 2022 20:09

There's no "easy" way to do this, as Tecplot 360 has a predefined draw order for various objects. I think the best solution would be to use multiple overlaid frames, where the top frame has just the white contour displayed.

1) Duplicate the frame, such that you have two frames.
2) In the second frame, show only the white contour line and make the frame background transparent.
3) Use Frame Linking to force the two frames to be in the same position and have the same axis ranges.

As long as the second frame is drawn above the first - you should get want you want.

I hope this helps.

Siberia January 5, 2022 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsfowler (Post 819607)
There's no "easy" way to do this, as Tecplot 360 has a predefined draw order for various objects. I think the best solution would be to use multiple overlaid frames, where the top frame has just the white contour displayed.

1) Duplicate the frame, such that you have two frames.
2) In the second frame, show only the white contour line and make the frame background transparent.
3) Use Frame Linking to force the two frames to be in the same position and have the same axis ranges.

As long as the second frame is drawn above the first - you should get want you want.

I hope this helps.

WOW, it works! Thank you for your kindly help.


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