Divide Areas

Form:  Divide Selected Areas

CSiBridge allows area objects to be divided into smaller objects in the object-based model, and meshed into elements in the analysis model. Dividing the object is accomplished using the Advanced > Edit > Areas > Divide Areas command. Meshing an area object is accomplished using the Advanced > Assign > Areas > Automatic Area Mesh command.

This topic addresses dividing area objects for use in the object-based model.

  1. Select the area objects to be divided.

  2. Click the Advanced > Edit  > Areas > Divide Areas command to access the Divide Selected Areas form.

  3. Choose the option to specify how the object is to be divided. The Area Object Dividing or Meshing topic explains how the program works and uses illustrations to show the effects of the various options.

Note:  Dividing an area object is performed on one object at a time.

Note:  If a point is being drawn on the edge of the object before using point-related options, the Home > Snap > Lines and Edges command may be helpful in placing the point accurately on the object's edge.

  1. Choose an option to specify the Local Axes for Added Points:

  2. Choose an option to specify Restraints and Constraints For Added Points:

See Also

Edit Curved Frame Cable

Divide Solids

Area - Automatic Area Mesh

Add Points to Area Edges