M. To insert a node in a single member
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 . - Select a beam member. The Insert Nodes into Beam # dialog opens.
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Either:
Specify a Distance or Proportion value and click Add New Point.
or
Click Add Mid Point to add a new node halfway along the length of the beam.
or
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.
- Repeat Step 3 as many times as needed.
- Click OK. The dialog closes and the specified nodes are inserted into the beam.