The Pyramid option allows you to select five locations to
create a pyramid element. A pyramid element has four tri faces and
one quad face. Select four locations of the base quad face first in
a clockwise or counterclockwise order, then one location for the apex.
- 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.