The Prism option allows you to select six total locations
to create a prism element. A prism element has two tri faces and three
quad faces. Select the three locations of one face, then the three
locations for the other face in the same order.
- 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.
- Automatic element creation
automatically creates the element after selecting the point, node, or edge, without requiring confirmation by pressing the middle mouse button.