hm_getelementnormal

Returns the normal vector of the specified element vertex/edge/face.

Syntax

hm_getelementnormal element_id query_type query_index

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Query Command

Description

Returns the normal vector of the specified element vertex/edge/face.

Inputs

element_id
The ID of the 2D/3D element to query.
query_type
  • vertex - query_index is the index of a vertex (node) of a 2D/3D element.
  • edge - query_index is the index of an edge of a 2D element.
  • face - query_index is the index of a face of a 3D element.
query_index
The index of the vertex (node), edge or face. The index is 1-based and is ordered the same as the nodes/edges/faces defining the element.

Examples

To get the normal of shell element 100 edge index 1:

hm_getelementnormal 100 edge 1

To get the normal of solid element 300 face index 2:

hm_getelementnormal 300 face 2

Errors

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:
if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}

Version History

14.0