1 .. _find_element_by_point_page:
7 This functionality allows you to find all mesh elements to which belongs a certain point.
9 *To find the elements:*
11 .. |img| image:: ../images/findelement3.png
13 #. Select a mesh or a group
14 #. Select from the Mesh menu or from the context menu the Find Element by Point item |img|.
17 The following dialog box will appear:
19 .. image:: ../images/findelement2.png
23 #. In this dialog box you should select:
24 * the coordinates of the point;
25 * the type of elements to be found; it is also possible to find elements of all types related to the reference point. Choose type "All" to find elements of any type except for nodes and 0D elements.
26 #. Click the **Find** button. IDs of found entities will be shown.
28 .. image:: ../images/findelement1.png
32 The reference point and the related elements.
35 **See Also** a sample TUI Script of a :ref:`tui_find_element_by_point` operation.