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:

Optional[str]

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.