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To sort nodes and elements
This is an introduction of the function to sort nodes and elements according to the certain rule.
As an example, the figure 1 is an explanation of how to sort irregular nodes.

Fig. 1 Before sorting

At first, select all nodes in the node coordinate table, and then click the sort button. (Fig. 2)

Fig. 2 Operating in the table of node coordinate

A setting window like the figure 3 appears.

Fig. 3 Sorting setting screen

Input as below in the setting window:
  1. Select "Use Input Coordinatesystem".
  2. Select "Cylindrical" as a new coordinate system type.
  3. Origin of the cylindrical coordinate system should be at the same position as the global coordinate system of the model.
  4. Value in X axis of the cylindrical coordinate system should be the same as that of the global coordinate system (1, 0, 0).
  5. Value in Y axis of the cylindrical coordinate system should be the same as that of the global coordinate system (0, 1, 0).
    * Z axis of the cylindrical coordinate will be at the same position as that of the global coordinate system at this point.
  6. Select "Y-Axis" in Polar Axis.
  7. Set Sort order as the followings.
    • 1st key = h - Ascending
    • 2nd key = r - Ascending
    • 3rd key = θ - Ascending
    This order means that nodes line up
    • from lower position at first,
    • and then from smaller radius,
    • and from position with smaller rotate angle at last.
  8. Click Apply button to finish the setting (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4 After sorting

Because "Renumber after sorting" is ticked in this example, nodes will automatically renumbered after sorting.
Elements can also be sorted. Elements include a frame element, a spring element, a rigid element, an M-φ element, a fiber element, a mesh element, primitive in mesh element, a cable element, and a dumping element.


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