*create_bead_elements

Syntax

*create_bead_elements mark_id radius height make_sharp feature_angle

HyperMesh Tcl Modify

This command is used to generate beads on 2D elements.

mark_id

The mark ID containing two nodes defining the centers of two circular bead ends. Valid values are 1 and 2.

radius

The radius of the circular bead ends.

height

The height of the beads.

make_sharp

This flag indicates the bead shape when the element density on bead cross profiles is less than or equal to 3.

feature_angle

Defines the feature lines of the mesh on which the beads lie. Range is between 0 and 180.

To generate a flat bead with the end centers at nodes 81 and 119, radius 10, height 10, and feature angle 30:

*createmark nodes 1 81 119 
*create_bead_elements 1 10.0 10.0 0 30.0

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

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

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