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LS-DYNA Mesh Collector dialog box
| Element Topology | |
|---|---|
| Element Family | Specifies the element family. Choose from:0D1D2D****3DFor a list of supported LS-DYNA elements, see LS-DYNA elements. |
| Collector Type | Specifies the collector type for the selected family.The element names depend on the solver language chosen for the FE model. |
| Properties | |
| Type | Appears only when 2D is selected as the Element Family.Choose a physical property type from the list. For a list of types and their equivalent LS-DYNA keywords, see LS-DYNA elements.Click Open Manager to define a new laminate definition or physical property table based on the specified type. |
| Name/SOLID | Selects an existing physical property table defined for the specified element family and collector type.Click Edit to modify the specified physical property table. |
| Name | |
| Name | Specifies the name of the mesh collector. Enter a meaningful name or accept the default. |
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