3 LINE MESH

 

This function allows the user to generate elements in an area defined by three lines.  After three lines are selected, the submenu SELECT OPTION window is displayed.  See Figure 5.3.3.


Figure 5.3.3 Select Option

l       TRIANGLE AT CORNER

The user needs to input two numbers, N1 and N2, in the next dialog window.  The third number will be the N1 element along each line of line 1 and line 2.  N2 elements will be along line 3.  The triangular elements will be generated at the vertex of line 1 and line 2.

 

l       TRIANGLE ALONG EDGE

The user needs to input only one number, N, in the next dialog window.  There will be N elements along each of the three lines.  All triangular elements will be along the third selected line.