Define the Cross-Sectional Area

We must first define the element type as truss. Then, we can define the cross-sectional area.

1. Select the Element Type heading for Part 1 in the browser (tree view).
2. Hold down the Ctrl key and also select the Element Type heading for Part 2.
3. Right-click one of the selected headings and choose Truss from the context menu.
4. Doublet-click the Element Definition heading for Part 1 in the browser.
   1. Type 2.79 in the Cross-sectional area field.
   2. Click OK.
5. Double-click the Element Definition heading for Part 2 in the browser.
   1. Type 1.67 in the Cross-sectional area field.
   2. Click OK.  

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