To merge coincident nodes manually

Merge nodes, manually, to fix problems with your meshed model, such as high aspect ratio elements, mesh connectivity problems, or free edges.

1. Click (Mesh tab > Mesh Edit panel > Merge Nodes).
2. In the Node to merge to box, enter the number of the node to merge to, or select a node on the model.

   The box highlight moves to the next box.

3. In the subsequent box that is highlighted, enter the number of the node(s) that you want to merge, or select them on the model.
4. Select any of the other options that are useful to you.
5. Click Apply.