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:**
10 #. Select a mesh or a group
11 #. Select from the Mesh menu or from the context menu the Find Element by Point item.
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17 **"Find Element by Point" button**
19 The following dialog box will appear:
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25 #. In this dialog box you should select:
26 * the coordinates of the point;
27 * 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.
28 #. Click the **Find** button.
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34 The reference point and the related elements.
37 **See Also** a sample TUI Script of a :ref:`tui_find_element_by_point` operation.