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.

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