Used to insert nodes in an existing member(s). The
member is split into the corresponding number of segments with automatic
generation of node numbers, member numbers, member properties, and loads.
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On the
Geometry ribbon tab, select the
Insert Node tool in the
Beam group.
The mouse pointer changes to the
Insert Node pointer
.
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Select a beam member.
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Either:
- Specify a
Distance or
Proportion value and click
Add New Point.
- Click
Add Mid Point to add a new node halfway
along the length of the beam.
- Specify an integer number of new
nodes in the
n = box and click
Add n Points to divide the beam into n+1
number of equal divisions.
The new node point is listed in the
Insertion Points list.
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Repeat Step 3 as many times as needed.
Tip: Click
Remove to remove the selected node point
from the Insertion Points list if you make an error.
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Click
OK.
The dialog closes and the specified nodes are
inserted into the beam.