DRAG MESH
This function generates elements based on selected elements. One-dimensional elements will be dragged to plate elements and two-dimensional elements (plate) will be dragged to the solid element (prism).
Note: In eta/DYNAFORM, only certain types of elements can be put together in the same parts. For example, if the current part is "PART A" that contains plate (shell) elements, the user cannot create any solid elements. eta/DYNAFORM will issue a warning in the prompt window if a violation occurs.
1. ONE LINE DRAG
Select a set of elements as the drag pattern by using the options in the SELECT ELEMENT dialog window, see Figure 4.3.3 of Section ADD ELEMENT PART/ADD ELEMENT.
Select a line. If the number of points is n, then n-1 elements will be generated for each base element.s
The user can accept, reject, or remesh.
2. NORMAL DRAG
Select the element drag pattern using options in the SELECT ELEMENT dialog window. Enter the thickness of the normal drag and the number of layers in the Pop-Up dialog windows.
The user can accept, reject, or remesh.
Note: Plate element normals should be consistent prior to the execution of NORMAL DRAG.
3. 3 OR 4 LINE DRAG
Select an element pattern using the options in the SELECT ELEMENT dialog window.
Select three or four control lines. The user must select the volume lines in clockwise or counterclockwise order.
Enter number of layers.
The user can accept, reject, or remesh.