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


l       A DYNAFORM QUESTION window appears.  See Figure 5.4.4.

 

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