ansys.mapdl.core.Mapdl.esln#

Mapdl.esln(type_='', ekey='', nodetype='', **kwargs)#

Selects those elements attached to the selected nodes.

Mechanical APDL Command: ESLN

Parameters:
type_str

Label identifying the type of element selected:

  • S - Select a new set (default).

  • R - Reselect a set from the current set.

  • A - Additionally select a set and extend the current set.

  • U - Unselect a set from the current set.

ekeyint or str

Node set key:

  • 0 - Select element if any of its nodes are in the selected nodal set (default).

  • 1 - Select element only if all of its nodes are in the selected nodal set.

nodetypestr

Label identifying type of nodes to consider when selecting:

  • ALL - Select elements considering all of their nodes (default).

  • ACTIVE - Select elements considering only their active nodes. An active node is a node that contributes DOFs to the model.

  • INACTIVE - Select elements considering only their inactive nodes (such as orientation or radiation nodes).

  • CORNER - Select elements considering only their corner nodes.

  • MID - Select elements considering only their midside nodes.

Notes

esln selects elements which have any (or all EKEY ) NodeType nodes in the currently-selected set of nodes. Only elements having nodes in the currently-selected set can be selected.

This command is valid in any processor.