SMS:TABS Attribute Dialog

TABS models have attribute dialogs for both points and arcs.

TABS Point Attributes Dialog

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TABS Feature Point/Node Options dialog

The TABS Feature Point/Node Options dialog is used to set the attributes for a feature point / refine point represented by a feature point in a 2D Mesh model coverage. Attributes that can be specified for each feature point / refine point include:

• Refine point (checked = on)
  • Element Size – Specify the nodal spacing, or element edge length in the vicinity of the refine point. Refine points are only used if the mesh is generated using the Paving or Scalar Paving Density mesh generation methods.
• Assign 1-D Geometry – Opens the GWN Card Definition dialog

GWN Card Definition dialog

TABS Arc Attributes Dialog

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TABS Feature Arc Attributes dialog

The TABS Feature Arc Attributes dialog is used to set the attributes for feature arcs. Attributes that can be specified for each feature arc include:

• Arc Type
  • None
  • Boundary Conditions – Options button opens the RMA2 Nodestring Boundary Conditions dialog
  • Continuity Check/Flux

Related Topics

• Feature Objects Menu
• Mesh Generation