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PLOTEL4 – Dummy Plot Element Definition
Description
Defines a four-noded, two-dimensional dummy element for use in plotting.
Format
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PLOTEL4 |
EID |
G1 |
G2 |
G3 |
G4 |
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EID |
Unique element identification number. Unique with respect to all other element identification numbers No default (Integer > 0) |
G1, G2, G3, G4 |
Grid point identification numbers of connection points. No default (Integer > 0; G1 ≠ G2 ≠ G3 ≠ G4) |
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 large structures. |
2. | This card is represented as a quad4 element in HyperMesh. |
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