The Auto Element Type option allows you to create elements
based on the number of vertices selected. Select any number of 1-8
vertices. Press the middle mouse button to create an element type.
| Number of vertices selected | Element created |
|---|---|
| 1 | Node element |
| 2 | Bar (line) element |
| 3 | Tri element |
| 4 | Tetra element (if volume mesh is loaded), or Quad element (if pure surface mesh is loaded) |
| 5 | Pyramid element |
| 6 | Prism element |
| 7 | (not supported) |
| 8 | Hexa element |
- Method
- From nodes
allows you to select the nodes of the mesh to define new elements. A mesh must be loaded so that nodes can be selected.
- From points
allows you to select the points of the geometry to define new elements. A geometry file must be loaded so that points can be selected.
- From screen
allows you to select any arbitrary location by clicking on the screen.
- Make Volume Consistent
Automatically adjusts the volumetric elements to conform with the new element(s).
- Automatic vertex distribution
For quad and hexa elements, if this option is enabled, the order of selection of nodes is disregarded, and selected nodes will be automatically reordered to avoid creating a skewed element.