Intersect Elements

Divide elements automatically at the intersections of previously entered line elements (Truss, Beam, etc.).

From the Main Menu select Model > Elements > Intersect.

Select Geometry > Elements > Intersect in the Menu tab of the Tree Menu.

Click Intersect Elements in the Icon Menu.

Shortcut key: [Alt]+8

Click to the right of Intersect Elements: Display the Element Table

Start Node Number

Assign a starting node number for the newly created nodes at the intersections. This number is auto-set to the largest node number in use +1. To modify this item, click and select an option to specify a desired number.

Start Element Number

Assign new starting element for new elements being created. This number is auto-set to the largest element number in use +1. To modify this item, click and select an option to specify a desired number.

Intersect

Tolerance
Enter the distance (tolerance) defining the intersection range in which elements are allowed to intersect.