Select Connected Edges

Geometry > Edge > Select Connected

Dialog Box

This is used to display elements/faces connected to the selected edges. Single or multiple edges from same model can be selected.

  • Number of Layers

    User can specify the desired number of layers of elements/faces connected to edges to be selected.

  • Create Face From Elements

    This toggle will create faces using the selected elements. This is enabled for 'Elements' option only.

  • Create Group

    This toggle will create group using selected elements/faces.

Steps

  1. Select the Entity option (Elements or Faces).
  2. Specify the desired number of layers.
  3. Turn on the 'Create Face From Elements' toggle to create faces using selected elements.
  4. Turn on the 'Create Group' for creating group with selected elements/faces.
  5. Click on Apply/Ok.
Note:
  1. Create Group will create face group for 'Elements' option, if 'Create Face from Elements' toggle is ON.
  2. Select Connected has script support.

Example

To Select 3 Layers of Elements connected to an Edge. Also to create a group.