The Create Triangles tool allows you to create triangle (2-dimensional) mesh elements.
To use this tool, click 
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Note: Many of the mesh repair tools involve selecting or manipulating nodes. Ensure that the nodes in the part are visible and selectable by activating the required layers in the Layers pane.
Dialog elements
- Node 1/2/3 (Create Triangles)
- These text boxes specify the three nodes that are to be joined to construct the triangle.
For each text box, either enter "N" followed by the node number, for example N123, or select the node in the model display window.
- Inherit properties from neighbors
- Specifies whether the new triangle element should be given the same properties as its neighboring elements. Note: If you do not want the new element to have the same properties as its neighboring elements, de-select this option, click Change , and select the required property.