LOCAL,<ns>,<type>,<n1>,<n2>,<n3>

defines the local coordinate system number <ns> (using nodes) with the type <type>, with the origin in <n1>, and the local axis orientation X=<n1><n2> and <n3> in the positive x0y quadrant. The Z local axis orientation will result from the vectorial product <n1><n2> X <n1><n3> and Y local from X x Z.

<type>

• 0 - Cartesian
• 1 - cylindrical (x is rotation axis)
• 2 - spherical (x is rotation axis)
• 3 - pseudo-spherical (x is rotation axis)
• 4,5,6 has the same meaning as <type>=1,2,3, but with y as rotation axis
• 7,8,9 has the same meaning as <type>=1,2,3, but with z as rotation axis

See also: LOC Command for defining coordinate systems using Euler angles.