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| Product(s): | RAM Elements | ||
| Version(s): | 13.0 or later | ||
| Environment: | N/A | ||
| Area: | N/A | ||
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| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group | ||
Is there a way to add a node or connect two members that are crossing each other?
Select the two crossing or nearly crossing members. Then use Process - Segment selection to introduce a node at the intersection point. Be sure to check the box that indicates, "Add intermediate nodes at memebr intersections"
There is a tolerance for this that you can control.
There is a similar option in the automatic meshing under Process - Analysis - Finite Element Model tab.
In cases where you have crossing members that should slip past each other, this option should be turned off.
How can I move all or part of my model?
In Ram Elements the position of all members and shells are derived from the node coordinates. To move a structure, you simply need to move the nodes. Tools are provided to make it easy to add, subtract or even multiply the nodal coordinates by a constant as shown in the video below:
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See Also
RAM Elements - View Control FAQ
Structural Product TechNotes And FAQs
External Links
Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase
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