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Build – Subdivision – Points
Rebuilding the Selected Points by Dividing Large Polygons
This command is used to rebuild the points selected in the currently displayed element by dividing large poly-
gons.
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The elements selected before execution of this command will be divided to triangular polygons.
Parameters for [Build-Subdivision-Points] Dialog Box
Maximum edge length
Used to set the maximum edge length of polygons to be divided.
Maximum face area
Used to set the maximum face area of polygons to be divided.
Operating Procedure
1
From the element list, select one desired
element.
2
Select the desired points.
3
From the [Build] menu, select [Subdivi-
sion] then click [Points].
The [Build-Subdivision-Points] dialog box will
appear.
• The selected element will be ready to be displayed
in all windows. It will be displayed if it is not
displayed in the active window or the windows for
which all the elements are set to be displayed.
4
Set the parameters.
5
Click the [Apply] button.
The data for the selected points will be rebuilt
according to the parameter settings.
• The polygons comprising the selected element
will be triangulated.
• If you change the parameter settings and click the
[Apply] button again, the data for the points will
be rebuilt according to the new parameter set-
tings.
6
Click the [OK] button.
This will conrm execution of data rebuilding
and close the dialog box.