*barelement

Syntax

*barelement node1 node2 vector_id orientation_node y_dir pin_flags_a pin_flags_b property_name

HyperMesh Tcl Modify

Creates a bar element.

node1: The first node ID (end a).
node2: The second node ID (end b).
vector_id: The ID of the y-axis vector to use, defined using the *createvector command. If used, this must be set to 1. This argument is only used if orientation_node is 0.
orientation_node: The orientation node ID. If set to 0, then vector_id is used. If non-zero, then y_dir specifies whether this node defines the local y- or local z-axis.
y_dir: If set to 1, then orientation_node defines the local y-axis of the bar. Otherwise, orientation_node defines the local z-axis.
pin_flags_a: The pin flags at end a. A pin flag of 0 passes forces in all degrees of freedom.
pin_flags_b: The pin flags at end b. A pin flag of 0 passes force in all degrees of freedom.
property_name: The name of the property collector assigned to the bar.

To create a bar3 element between nodes 101 and 102 with its local y-axis defined by the vector (1,0,0) and assigned property prop1:

*createvector 1 1.0000 0.0000 0.0000
*barelement 101 102 1 0 0 0 0 "prop1"

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:

if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}