This function allows the user to generate one-dimensional elements (beam/rod or plotel) automatically along a selected line.
• Enter the size or number of elements to be created in the Element Control dialog box as illustrated in Figure 5.3.13. Then, click on OK button.
Figure 5.3.13 Element size
NOTE: Mesh pattern can be controlled by size or number. This option is defined in Option/Mesh Control/Line Mesh Method.
• Select a line.
• Choose either NODE/POINT or ORIENTATION VECTOR from the dialog box as illustrated in Figure 5.3.14.
Figure 5.3.14 Control Keys
• If NODE/POINT is selected, the dialog box as illustrated in Figure 5.3.15 is displayed. This window prompts the user to select the appropriate NODES/POINTS and also provides an option to define the orientation vector.
• If the user selects ORIENTATION VECTOR, the dialog box as illustrated in Figure 5.3.16 is displayed. This window prompts the user to define the orientation vector.
• Select YES/NO/REMESH from the mesh confirmation window to accept, reject, or remesh the result.
Figure 5.3.15 Input Coordinate dialog box
Figure 5.3.16 Beam Vector dialog box