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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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PLOTEL4

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Field

Contents

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)

Comments

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.

See Also:

Bulk Data Section

Guidelines for Bulk Data Entries

Bulk Data Entries by Function

The Input File