Element Numbering

Function

• Assign the numbering method for newly created elements.

Call

From the main menu, select [Node/Element] tab > [Numbers] group > [Numbering] > [Element Numbering]

Input

Element Numbering dialog box

Element Number Option

Smallest Unused Number

Select the option when the smallest number among the unused element numbers is to be assigned

Largest Used Number + 1

Select the option when the largest element number currently in use +1 is to be assigned

User-Defined Number

Select the option when user-defined number is to be assigned

Newly Created Number

If an existing element number is entered, the smallest unused number larger than the entered number is automatically assigned.