A node is the most basic finite element entity. A node represents a physical position on the structure being modeled and is used by an element entity to define the location and shape of that element.  It is also used as temporary input to create geometric entities.

A node may contain a pointer to other geometric entities and can be associated directly to them.

It is displayed as a small circle or sphere, depending on the mesh graphics mode. Its color is always yellow.

 

See Also:

Geometry Terminology