If you want the total number of elements in a group, the easiest way is to just use the selector toolbar... Change selector entity to elements, change the selector mode to multiple. Make sure only the group you want is posted. Hold shift and click and drag to grab everything in the window. The...
Agree with rickfischer51. I would exclude [at least] the elements immediately surrounding the artificially high stress when performing the Von Mises check of the weldment. I might tack on a weld efficiency factor for this check as well depending on the material (we use 0.85). As for checking...
Hey All,
Does anyone know of a way to change the color of the element outlines in FEMAP? I know you can change the color of the elements themselves with Modify -> Color -> Element. However, the color of the borders seems to be arbitrary?
I agree with Andries, but IMHO an experienced mentor is a resource like any other, albeit an invaluable one. There is no substitute for putting in the time and using the software for yourself. If in the process, you don't fully understand how something works, use the resources available to you...
