*main4()

Creates a main4 element in HMASCII format.

Syntax

*main4 (id,type,node1,node2,node3,node4)

Type

HyperMesh HMASCII Command

Description

Creates a main4 element in HMASCII format.

This must follow *group(). The element will be assigned to the most recent group created using *component(). Nodes must also be defined using *node() before creating an element using those nodes.

Inputs

id: The ID of the element.
type: The solver specific element type.
node1: The ID of the first node.
node2: The ID of the second node.
node3: The ID of the third node.
node4: The ID of the fourth node.

Example

To create a main4 element with ID 100, solver type 1 and nodes 1 4 3 2:

*main4(100,1,1,4,3,2)

Errors

Incorrect usage results in an import error.