The Insert Nodes command is used to split an existing triangle, tetrahedral or beam element into smaller elements by inserting new node(s).
To use this tool, click
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In the Input parameters section of the dialog, decide where you would like the new node created.
Select the nodes between which the new node is to be created, or the element that you want to split.
In the Selection option section of the dialog, indicate whether you would like to use filtering and if so, the type of filtering.
Dialog elements
| Widget | Explanation |
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| Midpoint of triangle edge | Select this option if you want to insert a node midway between the two nodes of an existing element edge. |
| Center of triangle | Select this option if you want to insert a node in the center of an existing triangle element. |
| Center of tetrahedron | Select this option if you want to insert a node in the center of an existing tetrahedral element. |
| Middle of a beam element |
Select this option if you want to insert new nodes in the center of an existing beam element. Select a beam and choose the number of divisions you want at the end of the operation. By default, the number of division is 2. For example, if you choose 5 divisions, four new nodes are added and one beam becomes five smaller ones.
Note: If the beam has an underlying curve, the new nodes are created on the original curve. If the beam has no underlying curve, the new nodes are created on a straight line, not on a curved line.
Note: The new beam elements have the same property with original beam
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| Automatic apply when selection complete | When this option is selected, you do not need to click the Apply button, the changes apply automatically as soon as you finish your selection. |
- Create as
- Allows you to simultaneously create a modeling entity and assign properties to it. For example
- You can create a curve and assign runner properties to it.
- You can create a region and assign part surface properties to it.
In some cases you have the option to Create as modeling entity. No properties will be assigned. This option may be appropriate if, for example, you are creating curves to construct a region. You must assign properties to the region, but you don't need to assign properties to the curves.
Tip: To change the properties of an entity, click Change. - Filter
- The filter helps you select a desired model or mesh entity. When you use a filter, the pointer will snap to the specified entity.