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Line refinement

The frame "Line refinement" contains a table with the list of inputted point refinements. Adding (editing) a line refinement is performed in the "New line refinement" dialog window.

Refining the finite element mesh around lines is an important feature, which allows us to create an appropriate finite element mesh. Both free lines and lines pertinent to individual interfaces including terrain can be used to refine the original finite element mesh.

Refining the finite element mesh around points can also be performed using the mouse. Several input modes are available depending on the selected button on the "Line refinement" horizontal bar:

  • Add
 Clicking the left mouse button on the desktop selects the line for refining the mesh. The "New line refinement" dialog window serves to input the required parameters.
  • Adjust
 Clicking the left mouse button on already existing (refined) line opens the "Adjust line refinement properties" dialog window, which allows for modifying individual parameters of the refinement.
  • Remove
 Clicking the left mouse button on already existing (refined) line opens the line refinement removal dialog window – accepting this action removes the selected line refinement.

The line refinement can also be edited on the desktop with the help of active objects.

  Frame "Line refinement"

Dialog window "New line refinement"Dialog window "New line refinement"

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