5. TOOLS

CHAPTER 5 "TOOLS" 29 The " Nodes " command group contains the commands that allow the user to manage and modify the mathematical nodes of the study: - Replace - Identification - Identification of Rod-Surface nodes - Commitment of the Stick-Surface Nodes - Consolidation - Metal Control 5.1.1 Replace This command replaces one node with another deletes the original node. Select the command and the node you want to replace, then point to the replacement node (Fig. a) The original node is deleted and the member is rigidly offset to the new node (Fig. b). Fig. a Fig. b 5.1.2 Identification 5. Nodes