mat

Mapdl.mat(mat='', **kwargs)

Sets the element material attribute pointer.

APDL Command: MAT

Parameters:

mat

Assign this material number to subsequently defined elements (defaults to 1).

Notes

Identifies the material number to be assigned to subsequently defined elements. This number refers to the material number (MAT) defined with the material properties [MP]. Material numbers may be displayed [/PNUM].

Examples

Set the material ID pointer to 2

>>> mapdl.mat(2)