This function allows the user to generate a line around the boundary of a finite element mesh. The dialog box is illustrated in Figure 5.1.18.
Figure 5.1.18 FE.Boundary Line dialog box
IN NEW PART
This option includes the boundary line in a new part. The new part name is entered in the input field of NEW PART NAME. If IN NEW PART is toggled off, the NEW PART NAME input field is disabled.
IN CURRENT PART
This includes the boundary line in the current part (default).
SPLIT ANGLE
The generated line will be split at the corners of which the angles are less than the split angle. The default value is zero.