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
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?
ex-corus (semi-detached)
RE: How to create element set from geometry?
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?
Rob Stupplebeen