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.