One element can be created at a time. Beam2, Shell3, Shell4, Solid4, and Solid8 elements are possible to create.
Figure 1 Element icon of the FFlex Edit group in the FFlex Edit tab
Step to create an element
1. Click the Element icon of the FFlex Edit group in the FFlex Edit tab.
2. The Create Element dialog box appears.
Figure 2 Create Element dialog box
3. Select the element type.
4. Modify the element ID or not.
5. Modify the property or not.
6. Modify the salve nodes. Position or existing nodes are possible for the slave nodes.
7. Click OK to confirm the creation of the element.