Override element attributes

Generally, you define element attributes when the FEM file is active. However, when the Simulation file is active, you can override the element attributes that were defined for the elements in a mesh. The overrides give you the flexibility to apply unique element attributes for a Simulation file.

1. With the Simulation file active, in the Simulation Navigator, right-click the mesh name and select Edit Attribute Overrides.

2. In the Override Element Attributes dialog box, select element attributes that you want to change. The available element attributes depend on the solver type and element type. The Override Element Attributes dialog box displays the current settings for the element attributes.

3. For a given attribute that you want to modify, click No Override and choose Apply Override from the list that appears. The icon changes to , indicating that you want to override the element attribute defined in the FEM file.

4. Enter new values for the element attributes you want to override.Note: If you are selecting a curve (for example, if you are changing the material orientation), you can only select curves created in the FEM file. You cannot select any curves created in the Simulation file.

5. When finished, click OK.In the Simulation Navigator, the mesh node changes color, which indicates that and override has been applied to it.

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