This function is used to renumber all nodes in the database. There is also an option for creating a summary table of the node ranges for each part. The user may renumber nodes in sequence or by parts.

Figure 5.4.7  Starting Node Number Question dialog box

An eta/DYNAFORM Question dialog box as illustrated in Figure 5.4.7 is displayed.

1.         Select Yes

eta/DYNAFORM prints the following message in the message prompt window:

ENTER STARTING NODE NO. FOR PART? xxxx

Once a node number is entered, the following message is printed:

NODE x TO xx ASSIGNED, NEXT NODE NO.: xxxx

ENTER STARTING NODE NUMBER FOR PART? xxxx

The renumbering operation will continue for every part in the database. If the user key in an existing starting node number, eta/DYNAFORM prints the message below, and bring the user to the beginning of this step.

NODE NUMBER HAS BEEN ASSIGNED

2.         Select No

eta/DYNAFORM prints the following message in the message prompt window:

ENTER STARTING NODE NUMBER

Once a number has been entered, the following message is printed:

ENTER NODE NUMBER INC. BETWEEN PARTS

0 - DEFAULT TO 1000, -1 - NO GAP BETWEEN PARTS