How to set MCID for elements with script?

Abin_Alex

I created this script, but it only works if I select elements of same configuration. e.g., only CQUAD4 elements or only CTRIA3 elements, If I select a combination of both, it doesn't work.

def MCID_set(mc_ID):
elements_collection = hm.CollectionByInteractiveSelection(model, ent.Element)
MCID = ent.System(model, mc_ID)
elements_collection.set_values('MCID', MCID)
print('Done')

MCID_set(System_axisID)

Abin_Alex

I tried a work around by creating a loop for each elements in collection, however, It takes some time. if there is another method with using element config?
def MCID_set(mc_ID):
elements_collection = hm.CollectionByInteractiveSelection(model, ent.Element)
MCID = ent.System(model, mc_ID)
for e in elements_collection:
e.ThetaMCIDopt = 3
model.sethistorylimit(count=-1)
e.MCID = MCID
print('Done')