Add example for Imported Plies and the hdf5 composite cae interface

examples/modeling_features/01-sandwich-panel-layup.py

@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@
 """
 .. _sandwich_panel:
 
-Sandwich panel example
-======================
+Sandwich panel
+==============
 
 This example defines a composite lay-up for a sandwich panel using PyACP.
 It only shows the PyACP part of the setup. For a complete composite analysis,

examples/modeling_features/02-simple-selection-rules.py

@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@
 """
 .. _basic_selection_rules_example:
 
-Basic selection rules example
-=============================
+Basic selection rules
+=====================
 
 This example shows the basic usage of selection rules, which enable you to select elements through
 geometrical operations and thus to shape plies. The example only shows the PyACP part of the setup.

examples/modeling_features/020-solid_model.py

@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@
     get_directions_plotter,
     launch_acp,
 )
-from ansys.acp.core.extras import ExampleKeys, get_example_file
+from ansys.acp.core.extras import FLAT_PLATE_SOLID_CAMERA, ExampleKeys, get_example_file
 
 # sphinx_gallery_thumbnail_number = 4
 
@@ -92,7 +92,23 @@
 )
 
 model.update()
-model.solid_mesh.to_pyvista().plot(show_edges=True)
+
+
+def plot_model_with_geometry(cad_geometry: CADGeometry | None, cad_geom_opacity: float = 0.1):
+    """Plot solid model and geometry."""
+    plotter = pyvista.Plotter()
+    if cad_geometry:
+        geom_mesh = cad_geometry.visualization_mesh.to_pyvista()
+        plotter.add_mesh(geom_mesh, color="green", opacity=cad_geom_opacity)
+        edges = geom_mesh.extract_feature_edges()
+        plotter.add_mesh(edges, color="white", line_width=4)
+        plotter.add_mesh(edges, color="black", line_width=2)
+    plotter.add_mesh(model.solid_mesh.to_pyvista(), show_edges=True)
+    plotter.camera_position = FLAT_PLATE_SOLID_CAMERA
+    plotter.show()
+
+
+plot_model_with_geometry(None)
 
 
 def create_virtual_geometry_from_file(
@@ -109,18 +125,6 @@ def create_virtual_geometry_from_file(
     return geometry_obj, virtual_geometry
 
 
-def plot_model_with_geometry(cad_geometry: CADGeometry, cad_geom_opacity: float = 0.1):
-    """Plot solid model and geometry."""
-    plotter = pyvista.Plotter()
-    geom_mesh = cad_geometry.visualization_mesh.to_pyvista()
-    plotter.add_mesh(geom_mesh, color="green", opacity=cad_geom_opacity)
-    edges = geom_mesh.extract_feature_edges()
-    plotter.add_mesh(edges, color="white", line_width=4)
-    plotter.add_mesh(edges, color="black", line_width=2)
-    plotter.add_mesh(model.solid_mesh.to_pyvista(), show_edges=True)
-    plotter.show()
-
-
 # %%
 # Snap the top to a geometry
 # --------------------------
@@ -160,7 +164,7 @@ def plot_model_with_geometry(cad_geometry: CADGeometry, cad_geom_opacity: float
     depth=0.6,
 )
 model.update()
-model.solid_mesh.to_pyvista().plot(show_edges=True)
+plot_model_with_geometry(None)
 
 # %%
 # Cut-off an edge
@@ -208,7 +212,8 @@ def plot_model_with_geometry(cad_geometry: CADGeometry, cad_geom_opacity: float
     length_factor=10.0,
     culling_factor=10,
 )
-direction_plotter.add_mesh(model.solid_mesh.to_pyvista(), opacity=0.2, show_edges=True)
+direction_plotter.add_mesh(model.solid_mesh.to_pyvista(), opacity=0.2, show_edges=False)
+direction_plotter.camera_position = FLAT_PLATE_SOLID_CAMERA
 direction_plotter.show()
 
 # %%
@@ -218,5 +223,6 @@ def plot_model_with_geometry(cad_geometry: CADGeometry, cad_geom_opacity: float
 thickness_pyvista_mesh = thickness_data.get_pyvista_mesh(mesh=ap.solid_mesh)  # type: ignore
 plotter = pyvista.Plotter()
 plotter.add_mesh(thickness_pyvista_mesh)
-plotter.add_mesh(model.solid_mesh.to_pyvista(), opacity=0.2, show_edges=True)
+plotter.add_mesh(model.solid_mesh.to_pyvista(), opacity=0.2, show_edges=False)
+plotter.camera_position = FLAT_PLATE_SOLID_CAMERA
 plotter.show()

examples/modeling_features/021-imported-solid-model.py

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 """
 .. _imported_solid_model_example:
 
-Imported Solid model
+Imported solid model
 ====================
 
 This example guides you through the definition of an :class:`.ImportedSolidModel`
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 from ansys.acp.core import ElementTechnology, LayupMappingRosetteSelectionMethod, launch_acp
 from ansys.acp.core.extras import ExampleKeys, get_example_file
 
-# sphinx_gallery_thumbnail_number = 3
+# sphinx_gallery_thumbnail_number = 4
 
 
 # %%
@@ -262,6 +262,9 @@
 # as well. See example :ref:`solid_model_example` for more details.
 # More plotting capabilities are shown in the example :ref:`solid_model_example` as well.
 #
+# An example of an :class:`.ImportedSolidModel` in combination with :class:`.ImportedModelingPly`
+# is shown in :ref:`imported_plies_example`.
+#
 # The solid mesh can be exported as CDB for MAPDL or to PyMechanical for further analysis.
 # These workflows are shown in :ref:`pymapdl_workflow_example` and
 # :ref:`pymechanical_solid_example`.

examples/modeling_features/03-advanced-selection-rules.py

@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@
 """
 .. _advanced_selection_rules_example:
 
-Advanced selection rules example
-================================
+Advanced selection rules
+========================
 
 This example shows how to use advanced rules, including the geometrical,
 cut-off, and variable offset rules. It also demonstrates how rules can be templated

examples/modeling_features/04-layup-thickness-definitions.py

@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@
 """
 .. _thickness_definition_example:
 
-Thickness definition example
-============================
+Thickness definition
+====================
 
 This example shows how the thickness of a ply can be defined by a geometry or a lookup table.
 The example only shows the PyACP part of the setup. For a complete composite analysis,
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 # %%
 # Import the PyACP dependencies.
 from ansys.acp.core import DimensionType, ThicknessType, launch_acp
-from ansys.acp.core.extras import ExampleKeys, get_example_file
+from ansys.acp.core.extras import FLAT_PLATE_SOLID_CAMERA, ExampleKeys, get_example_file
 
 # sphinx_gallery_thumbnail_number = 2
 
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@
 plotter.add_mesh(edges, color="black", line_width=2)
 # Plot the ply thickness
 plotter.add_mesh(model.elemental_data.thickness.get_pyvista_mesh(mesh=model.mesh), show_edges=True)
-
+plotter.camera_position = FLAT_PLATE_SOLID_CAMERA
 plotter.show()
 
 # %%

examples/modeling_features/05-rosettes-ply-directions.py

@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@
 """
 .. _rosette_example:
 
-Rosette example
-===============
+Rosette
+=======
 
 This example illustrates how you can use rosettes to define the reference directions of a ply.
 It only shows the PyACP part of the setup. For a complete composite analysis,