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Deleting elements

Use Element Delete to delete selected element from your model. If you delete an element that has a load or boundary condition defined upon it, the software invalidates that load or boundary condition.

Where do I find it?

  • Choose Nodes and Elements tab→Elements group→Element Delete .

  • Choose MenuEdit→Element→Delete.

How do I

Reset node and element IDs

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