Start Number


Assign the numbering method for newly created elements.


From the Main Menu select Model > Elements > Start Number.

Select Geometry > Elements > Start Number in the Menu tab of the Tree Menu.


Element Numbering Option

Smallest Unused Number

Select the option when the smallest number among the unused element numbers is to be assigned

Largest Used Number + 1

Select the option when the largest element number currently in use +1 is to be assigned

User-Defined Number

Select the option when user-defined number is to be assigned

Newly Created Number

If an existing element number is entered, the smallest unused number larger than the entered number is automatically assigned.