This function is used to renumber all nodes in the database. There is also an option for creating a summary table 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 dialog box
• A eta/DYNAFORM QUESTION dialog box as illustrated in Figure 5.4.4 is displayed.
1. Select YES
eta/DYNAFORM prints the following message in the message prompt window:
ENTER STARTING NODE NO. FOR PART? xxxx
Once a node number is entered, the following message is printed:
NODE x TO xx ASSIGNED, NEXT NODE NO.: xxxx
ENTER STARTING NODE NUMBER FOR PART? xxxx
The renumbering operation will continue for every part in the database. If the user key in an exisiting starting node number, eta/DYNAFORM prints the message below, and bring the user to the beginning of this step.
NODE NUMBER HAS BEEN ASSIGNED
2. Select NO
eta/DYNAFORM prints the following message in the message prompt window:
ENTER STARTING NODE NUMBER
Once a number has been entered, the following message is printed:
ENTER NODE NUMBER INC. BETWEEN PARTS
0 - DEFAULT TO 1000, -1 - NO GAP BETWEEN PARTS