esln#
- Mapdl.esln(type_='', ekey='', nodetype='', **kwargs)#
Selects those elements attached to the selected nodes.
APDL Command: ESLN
- Parameters:
- type_
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.
- ekey
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.
- nodetype
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.
- Return type:
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.