Note: The local x-axis of each element runs from the start node to the end node. By default, the local major axis is perpendicular to the local x-axis in the 2D plane of the model with positive values, in the same sense as the global z-axis. For elements parallel to the global z-axis, the major axis is rotated anti-clockwise to the local x-axis.
To use the minor axis section properties instead of major axis, select the Rotated option.