XMDF  2.2
4.8.2. Elements

Elements are defined by an integer id, a type, and the element topology. The topology consists of a list of the nodes that define the element. The element type defines the dimension of the element (1D, 2D, 3D), the number of nodes, and the shape/structure of the element. The supported element types are shown in Table 4. This list may be extended in the future based on feedback from users.

Table 4 Element Types

Element Activity and Material IDs Element activity and material ids can be stored as properties under the element group. Management of property groups is described in section 4.7. The reserved names for element activity and material ids are "Activity" and "Material."

Coordinate System The options for storing the coordinate system for a mesh is discussed in section 4.13.