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.