Hello, I am a HyperMesh user who recently migrated from HyperMesh 2021 to HyperMesh 2025. In HyperMesh 2021 Classic, I frequently used the 2D → Ruled function with a Node-to-Line workflow to create a strip of shell elements between an existing boundary node list and an offset line. This workflow was very useful because: * Existing boundary nodes were preserved. * Node sharing with adjacent layers was maintained. * No remeshing of the existing model was required. * It worked well for complex boundaries where simple extrusion was not practical. I am trying to find the equivalent workflow in HyperMesh 2025. So far I have: * Enabled FE Geometry mode in Preferences. * Opened Ruled Linear and selected the FE option. * Verified that Node-to-Node ruled mesh creation is available. * However, I cannot find a Node-to-Line option. * I also tested Extrude, but it creates a separate mesh with new nodes and does not preserve node sharing with the existing mesh. My use case is: * Existing shell mesh already shares nodes with multiple adjacent layers. * I need to extend the mesh outward and create a strip of elements while preserving the existing boundary nodes. * Rebuilding geometry and remeshing is not a practical solution because it would break existing node-sharing relationships. Could you please advise: * What is the recommended HyperMesh 2025 workflow that replaces the HyperMesh 2021 Node-to-Line Ruled functionality? * Is the Node-to-Line Ruled capability still available in HyperMesh 2025? * If it has been replaced, what is the recommended method for creating a connected strip mesh while preserving existing boundary nodes and node-sharing relationships? Thank you for your help. Best regards,

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HyperMesh 2025 equivalent workflow for Node-to-Line Ruled mesh creation from HyperMesh 2021

Bluesky99

Hello,

I am a HyperMesh user who recently migrated from HyperMesh 2021 to HyperMesh 2025.

In HyperMesh 2021 Classic, I frequently used the 2D → Ruled function with a Node-to-Line workflow to create a strip of shell elements between an existing boundary node list and an offset line.

This workflow was very useful because:

Existing boundary nodes were preserved.
Node sharing with adjacent layers was maintained.
No remeshing of the existing model was required.
It worked well for complex boundaries where simple extrusion was not practical.

I am trying to find the equivalent workflow in HyperMesh 2025.

So far I have:

Enabled FE Geometry mode in Preferences.
Opened Ruled Linear and selected the FE option.
Verified that Node-to-Node ruled mesh creation is available.
However, I cannot find a Node-to-Line option.
I also tested Extrude, but it creates a separate mesh with new nodes and does not preserve node sharing with the existing mesh.

My use case is:

Existing shell mesh already shares nodes with multiple adjacent layers.
I need to extend the mesh outward and create a strip of elements while preserving the existing boundary nodes.
Rebuilding geometry and remeshing is not a practical solution because it would break existing node-sharing relationships.

Could you please advise:

What is the recommended HyperMesh 2025 workflow that replaces the HyperMesh 2021 Node-to-Line Ruled functionality?
Is the Node-to-Line Ruled capability still available in HyperMesh 2025?
If it has been replaced, what is the recommended method for creating a connected strip mesh while preserving existing boundary nodes and node-sharing relationships?

Thank you for your help.

Best regards,

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Jason_Craanen

I would recommend working with FE geometry in 2025 or update to 2026 to have same as before.

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Jason_Craanen

If the mesh side is FE geometry, then you can use the line topology option as selection

Or perhaps Spline will work better for you?

Jason_Craanen

Or you can use the line to node as before

Bluesky99

Thank you for your quick and detail answers.

But I can't follow your instructions on my Hypermesh 2025. (2025.1 version)

There are some differences with my systems.

First of all, My menu name is not matched with your capture.

In your pictures, menu is a 'Structured', but in my system, menu is a 'Ruled'

But I think icons shape and fuction are same with my system.

Yeah, I knew that if I have a FE geometry and a CAD line, then I can make 2D meshes between Node lists and line using 2 lines.

But What I want to know is the method about making meshes between node to list directly.

Also, In your last pictures, You can make meshes directly using line to nodes but I can't do this in my systems.

If I select lines in the 'Ruled-Linear', I can't select 'Node List' like you.

Is there any other options to active 'Node List' when I select line in Hypermesh 2025?

I'm so sorry I can't share my screen because of company security policy.

Thank you.

Jason_Craanen

I would recommend working with FE geometry in 2025 or update to 2026 to have same as before.

Bluesky99

Thank you!

Recently, I recognized that Hypermesh 2026 is offering line to node ruled directly.

I will request updating program to our system representatives.