LINE MESH
This function allows the user to generate one-dimensional elements (beam/rod or plotel) automatically along a selected line.
Enter the size or number of elements to be created, and then press OK. See Figure 5.3.13.
Note: Mesh pattern can be controlled by Size or Number. The option is defined in Option/Mesh Control/Line Mesh Method.
Select a line.
Choose either NODE/POINT or ORIENTATION VECTOR from the dialog window as in Figure 5.3.14.
Figure 5.3.14 Select Node/Point
If NODE/POINT is selected, a new dialog window will be displayed as in Figure 5.3.15. This window prompts the user to select the appropriate NODES/POINTS and also provides an option to define the orientation vector.
Figure 5.3.15 Control Keys
If the user selects ORIENTATION VECTOR, a new dialog window will be displayed as in Figure 5.3.16. This window prompts the user to define the orientation vector.
Figure 5.3.16 Beam Vector
Select YES/NO/REMESH from the mesh confirmation window to accept/recject/remesh the result.