To generate nodes in an arc
To add a circular arc of evenly spaced nodes, use the following procedure.
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Select a group of three nodes in the model.
- The first node you select is the center of the circle.
- The second node selected creates a vector with the first node perpendicular to the circle (i.e., the axis of the arc).
- The third node is the starting point of the arc and thus determines the radius of the arc.
The new nodes will lie in the plane of nodes 1-3 and perpendicular to nodes 1-2.
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Select the
Circular Generation
tool in the
Edit group on the
Nodal ribbon tab.
The Node circular generation dialog opens. - Type the Number of nodes and Total arc angle (in degrees) in the parameter fields.
- Click OK. The dialog closes and the nodes are generated along the specified arc.