Split Shell4

 

This function splits one shell4 element and creates two shell3 elements.

 

Figure 1  Example for Split Shell4 Elements

 

Figure 2  Split Shell4 icon of the Mesher group in the Mesher tab

 

Figure 3  Split Shell4 Element dialog box

 

     Select Type

    Node: Select two nodes that belong to the one shell4 element. Then the shell4 element is split with the line of the two nodes.

    Element: Select the one shell4 element and the shell4 element is split.

     Auto Operation

    If the entity (nodes, line or element) are selected than the merge function is applied instantly.

     Revert

    All modification is canceled. It changes to the final mesh result.