This function allows the user to check the aspect ratio of the displayed plate and solid elements. The aspect ratio is the ratio of the longest side to the shortest side of an element. In eta/DYNAFORM, the default aspect ratio is 8.0. The user may adjust the aspect ratio accordingly.

1.         The user may accept the default value of 8.0 or enter any positive real number. eta/DYNAFORM checks the elements with respect to aspect ratio. Elements that exceed the defined aspect ratio are highlighted. The following message will be printed in the message prompt window:

xxx ELEMENTS FAILED CHECK  ASPECT RATIO= xxx

or

ALL ELEMENTS PASS CHECK

The number of failed elements and largest aspect ratio will be printed in the message prompt window.

2.         An eta/DYNAFORM Question dialog box as illustrated in Figure 5.5.5 is displayed.

Figure 5.5.5  eta/DYNAFORM Question dialog box

Select Yes to display the Create Part dialog box.

Select No to skip to the next function.

3.         eta/DYNAFORM prints the following message:

SELECT ELEMENT FOR ASPECT RATIO

The user can select any highlighted element to list its aspect ratio in the message prompt window.