Define the Plate Element Definition

  1. Right-click the Element Definition heading for Part 1 in the browser (tree view) and select Edit Element Definition.
    Note: By default, the thickness calculated by the midplane mesher is used for each element.
    1. Clear the Use mid-plane mesh thickness check box.
    2. Type 0.125 in the first row of the Thickness column.
    3. Click OK to accept the element definition.

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