PLOTEL
Bulk Data Entry Defines a one-dimensional dummy element for use in plotting.
Format
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLOTEL | EID | G1 | G2 |
Example
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLOTEL | 29 | 35 | 16 |
Definitions
| Field | Contents | SI Unit Example |
|---|---|---|
| EID | Unique element identification number. Unique with
respect to all other element identification
numbers. No default (Integer > 0) |
|
| G1, G2 | Grid
point identification numbers of connection
points. No default (Integer > 0; G1 ≠ G2) |
Comments
- This element is not used in the model during any of the solution phases of a problem. It is used to simplify the plotting of structures with large numbers of collinear grid points, where the plotting of each grid point along with the elements connecting them would result in a confusing plot.
- Only one PLOTEL element may be defined on a single entry.
- This card is represented as a plot element in HyperMesh.