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==Individual Node Options== | ==Individual Node Options== | ||
* '''Insert nodes into triangulated mesh''' | * '''Insert nodes into triangulated mesh''' – When a node is created inside the mesh boundary with the [[SMS:2D_Mesh_Module_Tools#Create_Mesh_Nodes|Create Mesh Nodes Tool]], it can become part of the mesh. If this option is turned off, new nodes are not added to the mesh triangulation and remain disjoint. This option also applies to nodes created using the Interpolate command from the Nodes menu. | ||
* '''Retriangulate voids when deleting''' | * '''Retriangulate voids when deleting''' – When deleting a node is deleted, all elements attached to the node are also deleted. The void in the mesh left by the deleted elements can be automatically filled by triangulating the surrounding nodes. If this option is turned off, then the void will remain. | ||
* '''Node Z value''' | * '''Node Z value''' – The z-value of a node created with the [[SMS:2D_Mesh_Module_Tools#Create_Mesh_Nodes|Create Mesh Nodes Tool]] is based on the chosen option: | ||
** Interpolate z-value from mesh | ** Interpolate z-value from mesh – The Z coordinate is determined by interpolation from the existing mesh. If this option is turned off or the node is created outside the existing mesh boundary, the default Z coordinate is assigned. | ||
** Assign default z-value | ** Assign default z-value – The Z coordinate is assigned the default value. | ||
** Prompt for z-value | ** Prompt for z-value – A dialog will prompt for the Z coordinate of each node after it is created. | ||
** Interpolate z-value from active scatter | ** Interpolate z-value from active scatter – The Z coordinate is determined by interpolation from the active scatter set. If the node is created outside the active scatter set boundary, the default Z coordinate is assigned. | ||
== Duplicate Node Options == | == Duplicate Node Options == | ||
* '''Merge adjacent elements when deleting''' | * '''Merge adjacent elements when deleting''' – When a duplicate node is removed, the adjacent elements are merged. | ||
* '''Tolerance''' | * '''Tolerance''' – Tolerance for duplicate node selection and deletion. Also used by the automated mesh generation algorithms of SMS as a minimum node spacing. The tolerance should be specified in feet or meters. If using a [[Geographic Coordinate System]], the tolerance is automatically converted by SMS to meters. | ||
* '''Select/Delete duplicate nodes''' | * '''Select/Delete duplicate nodes''' – The [[SMS:2D_Mesh_Nodes_Menu|Nodes | [Select/Delete] Duplicate Nodes]] command is based on this selection. | ||
== Related Topics == | == Related Topics == | ||
Revision as of 21:27, 30 October 2012
Parameters governing the creation and manipulation of nodes are set using the Node Options dialog, which is opened by selecting the menu Nodes | Options.
Individual Node Options
- Insert nodes into triangulated mesh – When a node is created inside the mesh boundary with the Create Mesh Nodes Tool, it can become part of the mesh. If this option is turned off, new nodes are not added to the mesh triangulation and remain disjoint. This option also applies to nodes created using the Interpolate command from the Nodes menu.
- Retriangulate voids when deleting – When deleting a node is deleted, all elements attached to the node are also deleted. The void in the mesh left by the deleted elements can be automatically filled by triangulating the surrounding nodes. If this option is turned off, then the void will remain.
- Node Z value – The z-value of a node created with the Create Mesh Nodes Tool is based on the chosen option:
- Interpolate z-value from mesh – The Z coordinate is determined by interpolation from the existing mesh. If this option is turned off or the node is created outside the existing mesh boundary, the default Z coordinate is assigned.
- Assign default z-value – The Z coordinate is assigned the default value.
- Prompt for z-value – A dialog will prompt for the Z coordinate of each node after it is created.
- Interpolate z-value from active scatter – The Z coordinate is determined by interpolation from the active scatter set. If the node is created outside the active scatter set boundary, the default Z coordinate is assigned.
Duplicate Node Options
- Merge adjacent elements when deleting – When a duplicate node is removed, the adjacent elements are merged.
- Tolerance – Tolerance for duplicate node selection and deletion. Also used by the automated mesh generation algorithms of SMS as a minimum node spacing. The tolerance should be specified in feet or meters. If using a Geographic Coordinate System, the tolerance is automatically converted by SMS to meters.
- Select/Delete duplicate nodes – The Nodes | [Select/Delete] Duplicate Nodes command is based on this selection.
Related Topics
Modules: Mesh Module · Cartesian Grid Module · Scatter Module · Map Module · GIS Module · Particle Module
Models: ADCIRC · BOUSS-2D · CGWAVE · CMS-Flow · CMS-Wave · FESWMS · FVCOM · Generic Mesh Model · GENESIS · HYDRO AS-2D · PTM · SRH-2D · Steering · STWAVE · TABS · TUFLOW
