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Extract elements from a mesh
Extract elements by graphical selection
Choose Nodes and Elements tab→Elements group→Element Extract .The Element Extract dialog box is displayed.
In the Graphics window, select the elements to extract.
Click OK.
Extract elements by label
Choose Nodes and Elements tab→Elements group→Element Extract .The Element Extract dialog box is displayed.
Expand the Element Labels group.
In the Labels box, enter the element label(s):To specify a range of elements, separate element labels with a hyphen. For example, enter 1–10 to select elements 1 through 10 inclusive.To specify multiple, individual elements, separate labels with a comma. For example, enter 1,10 to select element 1 and element 10 only.
Click Select to select the specified elements by label.
Click OK.
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