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.
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A DYNAFORM QUESTION window
appears. See Figure
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