Create Triangles tool dialog

The Create Triangles dialog allows you to create triangle (2-dimensional) mesh elements.

To use this tool, click (Mesh tab > Mesh panel > Create Triangles).

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 element	Explanation
Node 1/2/3	Select the three nodes required 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. You may have to first create a node to join the triangle to.
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 and select the required property from the Create as field.
Automatic apply when selection complete	When this checkbox is activated, the selected properties are applied automatically to the chosen mesh elements whenever all inputs have been specified.
Create as:	Allows you to simultaneously create a modelling entity and assign properties to it. For example: You can create a curve and assign 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, 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.