Function
- Arrange unused element numbers and renumber all or certain elements in the order of priority of the GCS directions.
Call
From the main menu, select [Node/Element] tab > [Numbers] group > [Compact] > [Compact Element]
Shortcut key: [Alt]+0
Input
Compact Element Numbers dialog box
Click 
to the right of Compact Element Numbers
Display the Element Table
Start Number
Node Number
Define Starting Node number by clicking .
Element Number
Define Starting Element number by clicking .
Select Range
Assign the range of element numbers to renumber in the order of priority.
All : All elements are targeted
By Number : A particular range of element numbers is targeted
Starting Number : Starting number of the range
Ending Number : Last number of the range