CURRENT PART

 

This function allows the user to define the current part.  All lines, surfaces, and elements created by users are automatically stored in the current part.  The name of current part is in the DISPLAY OPTIONS window. As illustrated in Figure 4.6.1, the user can select the current part from the Current Part dialog box.

Figure 4.6.1 Current Part dialog box

 

          The user can select current part using any of the 3 options provided in Current Part dialog box: selecting a line, element, or surface.  In addition, the part can set as active by using mouse cursor to pick on the part listed in the SELECT BY NAME list.