This function allows the user to generate one-dimensional elements (beam/rod or plotel) automatically along a selected line.
l Enter the size or number of elements to be
created, and then press OK. See Figure
Figure
Note: Mesh pattern can be controlled by size or number. This option is defined in Option/Mesh Control/Line Mesh Method.
l Select a line.
l Choose either NODE/POINT or ORIENTATION
VECTOR from the dialog window as in Figure
Figure
l If NODE/POINT is selected, a new dialog
window will be displayed as in Figure
Figure
l If the user selects ORIENTATION VECTOR, a new dialog window will be displayed as in Figure 5.3.16. This window prompts the user to define the orientation vector.
Figure 5.3.16 Beam Vector
l Select YES/NO/REMESH from the mesh confirmation window to accept, reject, or remesh the result.