how to change element face in hypermesh

Altair Forum User

Hello,

 

When I mesh a part in hex in hypermesh and import it in Marc Mentat, I need to reorient the elements so that I can use them as rebar elements. Is there a way to reorinet the lements in hypermesh please?

 

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Altair Forum User

Some time I need do the same for SAMCEF solver. I have to write myself a TCL script for that. Here's is the workplan:

• Select your hex elements
• Loop over selected elements: read all nodes, then create new element with same nodes but with your manner to change face order.
• Remove old elements

Good luck!