Meshing > Manual meshing > Manual node operations > Dragging nodes
Drag nodes
Click Node Drag .
From the Type menu, choose whether to drag nodes Off Geometry or Along Geometry.
Select the node to reposition in the graphics window.Tip: On the Node and Element Display dialog box (Preferences menu), set the Node Marker option to Asterisk to make nodes easier to identify and select.
Hold down the left mouse button and drag the selected node to its new location. Release the left mouse button when you are satisfied with the new location of the node.
Click Close when you finish repositioning the node.
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