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4 Specify which mesh type you want to generate.
Then… If you want…
enter y (Yes) for Generate Regular Mesh [Yes/No]. a surface with user-defined mesh density and mass
element size (non-triangulated surface)
enter n (No) for Generate Regular Mesh [Yes/No]. a surface defined from the input contours and points
(Delaunay triangulation)
5 If you are generating a regular mesh, complete the following steps:
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Specify the first corner point of the mesh.
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Specify the opposite corner point of the mesh.
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Specify the mesh subdivisions in the X-direction.
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Specify the mesh subdivisions in the Y-direction.
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Enter the base thickness of the resulting mass element.
6 If you are generating a non-regular mesh, specify whether you want it to be rectangular or non-rectangular:
Then… If you want…
enter y (Yes) for Generate Rectangular Mesh [Yes/No]. a rectangular mesh
enter n (No) for Generate Rectangular Mesh [Yes/No]. a non-rectangular mesh
7 If you are generating a non-regular, rectangular mesh, complete the following steps:
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Specify the first corner point of the mesh.
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Specify the opposite corner point of the mesh.
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Enter the base thickness of the resulting mass element.
NOTE If the selected mesh area extends beyond the selected contours, the topography of the resulting mass
element is extrapolated from the input values.
8 If you are generating a non-regular, non-rectangular mesh, enter the base thickness for the resulting mass
element, and press
ENTER
.
Creating a Doric Column Mass Element
Use this procedure to create a Doric Column mass element. The insertion point of a Doric Column mass element is at
the centroid of its bottom face.
Doric Column mass element in 3D and plan views
1 On the Massing tool palette, select a massing tool.
2 On the Properties palette, select Doric for Shape.
3 Specify the insertion point.
4 Drag the cursor; or specify the radius of the Doric Column and press
ENTER
.
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