SMS:Element Patch Workflow

To create an element patch from an existing mesh, do the following:

1. Convert section of mesh to the Map module.
Select the nodes strings Select the Data | Mesh→Map command Choose the Nodestrings → Arcs option Click on Create New Coverage Choose Mesh Generator, click OK. Click OK to close the Mesh→Map dialog

2. Generate mesh with patch elements.
Build polygons in the new Mesh Generator coverage Set appropriate options on the polygons Generate a mesh from the coverage

3. Merge meshes.
Select the original mesh and the new mesh in the Project Explorer Right-click on the selected meshes and choose the Merge 2D Meshes command.