Input

Action

node

There are two node selectors; each can accept a single node.  Use them to define the ends of the rod.  The rod is created immediately upon the selection of the second node (regardless of selection order).

To undo the creation, click the right mouse button immediately after creating the rod element.

property =

Click this button to select from a list of available properties.

elem types =

Click this button to select from a list of available properties.  The exact options depend on the current solver profile.

Input

Action

elems

Use this selector to pick the rod elements that you wish to update.

property =

Click this button to select from a list of available properties.

elem types =

Click this button to select from a list of available properties.  The exact options depend on the current solver profile.

Button

Action

reject

Undo the most recent rod creation.

review

To review a rod, click review and then select the rod you want to review.

When you review a rod element, the property to which the rod points is displayed on the panel.

On the create subpanel, the review button can be used to create rod elements "like" existing rod elements by first reviewing and then using the values placed in the panels to create a new rod.

update

Update the selected rod element or elements to use the current input settings.

return

Exit the panel.