Create Plot Elements

Use the Plots tool to create 1D plot elements.

Plot elements are special mesh-only elements. They contribute nothing to the solution.
  1. From the 1D ribbon, click the Plots tool.


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  2. Define the element.
    Option Action
    Linear 1D Create one-dimensional elements based on a projection of Elems A to Elems B.
    Elems A Select the elements where you want the elements to begin.
    Restriction: Only available when the Linear 1D check box is selected.
    Elems B Select the elements where you want the elements to end.
    Restriction: Only available when the Linear 1D check box is selected.
    Density A-B Specify the number of plot elements you want created between each of the selected elements.
    Restriction: Only available when the Linear 1D check box is selected.
    Nodes Select the node(s) where you want to create plot element(s).
    Property Select a new property or existing property.
  3. Click Create.

Update Plot Elements

Use the Entity Editor to update plot elements for the desired keyword.

This includes modifying the assigned nodes, property, and so on where applicable for the solver.

Note: To change the element type, see Change Element Type.