Deleting Nodes and Elements Graphically

Nodes and elements can be deleted using the “Edit | Delete” (Del) menu command.

Unused nodes (i.e. nodes drawn red) can be deleted. When attempting to delete nodes that are in joints, rigid constraints or constraint equations but otherwise unused, the option to delete these is given. Nodes that are attached to any element or referred to as an orientation node or a grid plane elevation node cannot be deleted graphically.

The procedure is as follows.

1. Set the cursor mode to Select Nodes or Select Elements, depending on whether nodes or elements are to be deleted.
2. Select the nodes or elements that are to be deleted.
3. Give the “Delete” command.

Note that the option to delete references to the entity is offered.