Select Meshing Parameters dialog
Used to name and specify parameters for a quadrilateral plate super-element.
Opens when a quadrilateral meshing is selected.
Setting | Description |
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Model Name | Specify an optional, user-defined name for the quadrilateral super-element. |
Corners |
The X, Y, and Z coordinates of each corner (the selected nodes) are labeled A through D. |
Length, Bias & Division |
For each side connecting two Corners, the straight line distance is provided. You may also edit the Bias and Divn. values for each side to control the meshing.
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Element Type | Select either a Triangle or Quadrilateral element for the finite elements which compose the super-element mesh. |
Apply | Closes the dialog and generates a quadrilateral mesh with the specified parameters. |
Cancel | Closes the dialog without creating a quadrilateral mesh. |