RENUMBER NODES
This function is used to renumber all nodes in the existing database. There is also an option for creating a summary table report of the node ranges for each part. The user may renumber nodes in sequence or by parts.
Another DYNAFORM QUESTION window appears. See Figure 5.4.4.
Figure 5.4.4 Starting Node Number Question
1.YES
eta/DYNAFORM prompts:
ENTER STARTING NODE NO. FOR PART? xxxx
Once a number is entered, the prompt will read:
NODE x TO xx ASSIGNED, NEXT NODE NO.: xxxx
ENTER STARTING NODE NUMBER FOR PART? xxxx
These prompts will continue for every part in the database. If the user enters a starting number that already exists, eta/DYNAFORM displays a message that the number has already been assigned, and returns the user to the beginning of this step.
NODE NUMBER HAS BEEN ASSIGNED
2.NO
eta/DYNAFORM prompts:
ENTER STARTING NODE NUMBER
Once a number has been entered, the prompt will read:
ENTER NODE NUMBER INC. BETWEEN PARTS
0 - DEFAULT TO 1000, -1 - NO GAP BETWEEN PARTS