This
function allows the user to move element
nodes to change the element shape. The move node methods are shown in Figure 5.4.5.
Figure 5.4.5
Move Node
1.
INPUT
VALUE
Select or enter a new location for node
through options in Input Coordinate dialog box. The node will move automatically.
2.
ON
SURFACE
Move
node onto surface. Select a location on surface directly by cursor and the node
will move automatically.
3.
ON
SURFACE BOUNDARY
Move node onto the surface boundary.
4.
MIDDLE
POINT
Move the selected node to the middle point
between two nodes.
5.
SHORTEST
DISTANCE
Move the selected node to the shortest
distance of line segment between two nodes.
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The
user selects a node by cursor.
If a coincident node is selected,
a message will be printed in the message prompt window:
MULTIPLE NODES FOUND
SELECT
ELEMENT FOR NODE
If the selected element is not
connected with the node, eta/DYNAFORM will print the following warning message
in the message prompt window:
SELECTED
ELEM IS NOT CONNECTED TO DUPL NODE
SELECT
ELEMENT FOR NODE
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After
the desired node is selected, the user selects a new location for the node by
using options provided in the Input Coordinate dialog box. The node is then
moved to the selected location.
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UNDO
LAST
This is a valid selection only if
a node has been moved.