Align

 

Overview

IMG_C_ICON_DOT.gifAlign/move the selected nodes with reference to the target node. It is useful when editing the shape with respect to the target node and alignment direction.

 

Methodology

Select the nodes to align and the alignment reference node to move the target nodes in the alignment direction. The alignment direction can be selected from 1 of the X,Y,Z axis directions of the GCS. Selecting all nodes of the element moves the whole mesh. Selecting only some nodes, the unselected nodes remain in their position and the element shape and size automatically changes with the projection distance.