How can I merge two nodes at the center?

kotaro kanetsuki
kotaro kanetsuki Altair Community Member
edited July 2023 in 質問と回答 (Q&A)

How can I merge two nodes at the center?

I created an RBE3 from a Shell element as shown in the image.
I want to merge these nodes into a shared node.

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My final goal is to create a CELAS element during this time and then share the nodes.
As shown in the figure below

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I would appreciate any help.

Thank you.

Best Answer

  • Paulo  Libório
    Paulo Libório New Altair Community Member
    edited July 2023 Answer ✓

    Hello, Kotaru.

    I hope you're doing well.

    To merge two nodes at halfway, you can use the replace tool. Go to Elements ribbon > Edit group > Edit Elements > Replace tool:

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    Make sure Replace at midpoint is selected. You'll then have something like this:

    image

    Hope this answers your question!

    Kind Regards,
    Paulo Libório.

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  • Paulo  Libório
    Paulo Libório New Altair Community Member
    edited July 2023 Answer ✓

    Hello, Kotaru.

    I hope you're doing well.

    To merge two nodes at halfway, you can use the replace tool. Go to Elements ribbon > Edit group > Edit Elements > Replace tool:

    image

    Make sure Replace at midpoint is selected. You'll then have something like this:

    image

    Hope this answers your question!

    Kind Regards,
    Paulo Libório.

  • kotaro kanetsuki
    kotaro kanetsuki Altair Community Member
    edited July 2023

    Hello, Kotaru.

    I hope you're doing well.

    To merge two nodes at halfway, you can use the replace tool. Go to Elements ribbon > Edit group > Edit Elements > Replace tool:

    image

    Make sure Replace at midpoint is selected. You'll then have something like this:

    image

    Hope this answers your question!

    Kind Regards,
    Paulo Libório.

    Hello, Raulo
    Thank you for your answer.
    I was able to implement it successfully.