The Hexa option allows you to select eight locations to create
a hexa element. A hexahedral element has six quad faces. Select four
vertices in a clockwise or counterclockwise order for one face, then
four more in the same order for the opposing face. You can also select
the two opposing faces.
- Method
- From nodes
allows you to select the nodes of the mesh to define new elements. A mesh file 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.
- From Faces
allows you to select the two opposing faces to define the hexa element.
- Automatic vertex distribution
For quad and hexa elements, if this option is enabled, the selected nodes will be automatically distributed to create the best element.
- Automatic element creation
automatically creates the element after selecting the point, node, or edge, without requiring confirmation by pressing the middle mouse button.