Create Part

Parts can be created by four methods.

Figure 166: Create Part Window

Create Part Window

Create Part by Selection

  Select geometrical or mesh entities to create a part.

Create Part near Position

  Select a position using x, y, and z coordinates to create a part.

Figure 167: Create Part by Near Position window

Create Part by Near Position window

  • Locations

    Enter x, y, z coordinates of a specific position.

  • Nodes

    Toggle this ON if nodes are to be selected.

  • 1d elems

    Toggle this ON if 1d elements (lines and curves) are to be selected.

  • 2d elems

    Toggle this ON if 2d elements (surfaces) are to be selected.

  • 3d elems

    Toggle this ON if 3d elements (volumes) are to be selected.

  • Toggle OFF the options that you do not wish to select.

Create Part in Region

  Define a region by specifying the range of x, y, and z coordinates that bound the region.

  • Min and Max Coordinates

    Enter the minimum and maximum coordinates that represent the region.

  • Include partially enclosed

    Includes elements partially enclosed in the region specified by the coordinates.

  • Nodes

    Toggle this ON if nodes are to be selected.

  • 1d elems

    Toggle this ON if 1d elements (lines and curves) are to be selected.

  • 2d elems

    Toggle this ON if 2d elements (surfaces) are to be selected.

  • 3d elems

    Toggle this ON if 3d elements (volumes) are to be selected.

  • Toggle OFF the options that you do not wish to select.

Create Part with Blocks

  Select blocks to create a part.