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Bulk Data Entry
LINE – Line Definition
Description
Definition of a line.
Format
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GB1 |
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In this format, line is represented as collection of 1D, 2D or 3D elements.
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ELEDGE |
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In this format, a line is defined by a SET of elements. With this approach, the line is composed of all the edges of all selected 1D, 2D or 3D elements in the SET.
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LINEID |
Non-unique identification number of LINE. Multiple LINE cards with the same LINEID compose a line group. No default (Integer > 0) |
EDGE |
Flag indicating that a line is defined by two grids. |
GA# |
Grid point identification number of first grid A. No default (Integer > 0) |
GB# |
Grid point identification number of second grid B. No default (Integer > 0) |
ELEDGE |
Flag indicating that the line is composed of elements. |
EID# |
Element identification number. No default (Integer > 0) |
SET |
Flag indicating that the line is defined by a SET of elements. |
SID |
Set identification number. No default (Integer > 0) |
| 1. | GA and GB should be two different grids. |
| 2. | All nodes must belong to a shell, solid, truss or beam element. |
| 3. | This card is represented as a contactsurf in HyperMesh. |
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