*create_bead_elements
Creates a bead on 2D elements.
Syntax
*create_bead_elements mark_id radius height make_sharp feature_angle
Type
HyperMesh Tcl Modify Command
Description
This command is used to generate beads on 2D elements.
Inputs
- mark_id
- The mark ID containing two nodes defining the centers of two circular bead ends. Valid values are 1 and 2.
- radius
- The radius of the circular bead ends.
- height
- The height of the beads.
- make_sharp
- This flag indicates the bead shape when the element density on bead cross profiles is less than or equal to 3.
- feature_angle
- Defines the feature lines of the mesh on which the beads lie. Range is between 0 and 180.
Examples
To generate a flat bead with the end centers at nodes 81 and 119, radius 10, height 10, and
feature angle
30:
*createmark nodes 1 81 119
*create_bead_elements 1 10.0 10.0 0 30.0Errors
Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect
errors, you can use the catch
command:
if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
# Handle error
}Version History
10.0