Rectangle

Geometry > Face > Create > Rectangle

Dialog Box

CAD Body Type	Mesh Body Type

This tool is used to create a rectangular Mesh or CAD Parasolid face.

1. Define Rectangle Options
   • Rectangle Selection
     • Left-click on the mouse and drag to define a rectangle.
   • Dimensions
     • In this option, specify the dimensions and X, Y, and Z – coordinates to define the rectangle.
   • Define Plane
     • Define a plane to create a rectangle.
   • Planar Face
     • Select a planar face to define a rectangle.
   • 3 Nodes
     • Pick three non-collinear nodes that define a plane to create a rectangle.
   • 3 Vertices
     • Pick three non-collinear vertices that define a plane to create a rectangle.
2. Body Type

   Users can choose CAD or Mesh body type.

   • CAD

     To create a Parasolid CAD body for the defined rectangle.

   • Mesh

     To create a mesh body for the defined rectangle.

     • Element Type

       Users can specify the element type as Tri3 or Quad4.

     • Number of Elements/Mesh size

       Users can specify the number of elements or mesh size in X and Y directions.

3. Model
   • Existing Model

     If this toggle is ON, the rectangle face will get added to the specified existing model.

     Note: For CAD (Parasolid), only models imported with the “Save geometry in database” option will get listed.

   • New Model

     If this toggle is ON, the rectangle face will get added to the new model.

4. Body Name

   Users can specify the body name.

Example for Define Plane option

1. Define the plane, enter the mesh size values in X and Y.

   

2. Click on Preview to view the mesh plane.

   

3. Click on OK to create the mesh plane.