PLOTEL

Bulk Data Entry

PLOTEL – Dummy Plot Element Definition

Description

Defines a one-dimensional dummy element for use in plotting.

Format

(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)	(7)	(8)	(9)	(10)
PLOTEL	EID	G1	G2

(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)	(7)	(8)	(9)	(10)
PLOTEL	29	35	16

Field

Contents

EID

Unique element identification number. Unique with respect to all other element identification numbers.

No default (Integer > 0)

G1,G2

Grid point identification numbers of connection points.

No default (Integer > 0; G1 ≠ G2)

1.	This element is not used in the model during any of the solution phases of a problem. It is used to simplify the plotting of structures with large numbers of collinear grid points, where the plotting of each grid point along with the elements connecting them would result in a confusing plot.

2.	Only one PLOTEL element may be defined on a single entry.

3.	This card is represented as a plot element in HyperMesh.