Map Mesh: 4 Node Area

Function

Four nodes are consecutively selected, and 4 Node Area generates a 2D mapped mesh in between the selected nodes.

Call

Mesh > Map Mesh > 4-Node Area

<Map-Mesh 4-Node Area>

Corner Node IDs

Select 4 Corner Node ID numbers clockwise or counterclockwise consecutively.  The direction of selection determines the normal direction of the generated elements.
 

1

Select the first Node ID.  Click the ID entry field and click on a node on the screen.  Subsequent Node IDs can be then selected on the screen.
2

Select the second Node ID.  Click the ID entry field and click on a node on the screen.  Subsequent Node IDs can be then selected on the screen.
3

Select the third Node ID.  Click the ID entry field and click on a node on the screen.  Subsequent Node ID can be then selected on the screen.
4

Select the fourth Node ID.  Click the ID entry field and click on a node on the screen.
 

Parameters

Division

Specify the numbers of elements to be created between the selected nodes.
 

1-2 Dir

Number of elements to be created between Nodes 1 and 2.

1-4 Dir

Number of elements to be created between Nodes 1 and 4.
 

Bias Ratio

1-2 Dir

Size ratio of the first element to the last element along the nodes 1-2.

1-4 Dir

Size ratio of the first element to the last element along the Nodes 1-4.
 

Mesh Type

Triangle

Triangle elements are generated.  Quadrilateral elements are divided in the direction from Node 1 to Node 3.
Quadrilateral

Quadrilateral elements are generated.
 

Attribute

<Advanced Option>

Mesh Set

Merge Nodes

Generate Mid-side Nodes