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Swapping the diagonals between triangular elements
Use the Swap Diagonals command to exchange the location of the common edge, or diagonal, between adjacent triangular elements. You can use this command to quickly modify elements.
| Adjacent triangular elements. | New location of the diagonal after using the Swap Diagonals command. |
Where do I find it?
| Application | Pre/Post |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite | A FEM file as the displayed part and work part |
| Command Finder | Swap Diagonals |
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