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How to create element set from geometry?

How to create element set from geometry?

How to create element set from geometry?

(OP)
All,

I am creating different element and node sets in CAE for use in submodeling.

I need to be able to script the process of picking the correct elements and nodes to be used. The problem is that when I check the replay file, abaqus identifies the elements and nodes by number and when my mesh changes, so do those numbers. Therefore I can't "hardcode" those element and node IDs.

I want to be able to always pick the elements around the boundary of my (2D) model and put those in an element (or node) set. Essentially, how do I create an element set or node set based on its geometric location instead of by its integer ID?

Thanks!

CB

RE: How to create element set from geometry?

Can't you select the elements by selecting the cell partition of a part?

ex-corus (semi-detached)

RE: How to create element set from geometry?

(OP)
Thanks for your suggestion, however...

My original effort here was to create sets with which to create sub model boundary conditions. I have since found out that I can use geometry sets rather than element or nodal sets to define these BC's. I now haven't a need to define element or node sets by geometry. Thank you anyway!

This essentially solves my problem.

CB

RE: How to create element set from geometry?

CAE in general was designed to work on the CAD geometry.  The mesh dependent stuff is more for orphan meshes.  Glad you got it working.

Rob Stupplebeen

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