Model statistics-node count 1

[mechy20]

Hi All,
How can I cound the total number of nodes/elements in my model before I run it? I have a meshed model which I would like to inquire "model statistics" on, but this option can be viewed only in the results pane. I dont have any results as I have not run the model yet...
Thanks

 

[GBor]

Nodes and Elements don't exist until you have "checked" your model...until then, they are lines and points. If you don't want to run the model completely, perform a check on the model. This will validate the geometry, but not enter the stress calculation processing. With a "checked" model, you will enter the results pane, but not have to wait nearly as long.

Garland E. Borowski, PE
Borowski Engineering & Analytical Services, Inc.
Lower Alabama SolidWorks Users Group
Magnitude The Finite Element Analysis Magazine for the Engineering Community

 

[mechy20]

Thanks GBor, that helped...