Coarsen a 1D Mesh

Coarsen 1D elements and components to the given element size.

1. From the Elements ribbon, click the Coarsen > 1D tool.

   
   
   Figure 1.

2. Select Elements or Components from the Target selector on the guide bar.
3. Select elements or components.
4. Optional: Click Anchors on the guide bar and select anchor nodes.
5. Optional: On the guide bar, click to define coarsen options.
6. Click Coarsen on the guide bar.
   The mesh is coarsened.