-# The first line indicates the total number of pattern nodes (N).
-# The next N lines describe nodes coordinates. Each line contains 2
-node coordinates for a 2D pattern or 3 node cordinates for a 3D pattern.
+node coordinates for a 2D pattern or 3 node coordinates for a 3D pattern.
Note, that node coordinates of a 3D pattern can be defined only by relative values in range [0;1].
-# The key-points line contains the indices of the nodes to be mapped on geometrical
vertices (for a 2D pattern only). Index n refers to the node described
<br><h2>Application of pattern mapping</h2>
-<em>To apply pattern mapping to a geometrical object:</em>
+<em>To apply pattern mapping to a geometrical object or mesh elements:</em>
From the \b Modification menu choose the <b>Pattern Mapping</b> item or click
<em>"Pattern mapping"</em> button in the toolbar.
boundaries of the pattern must also be equal to the number of vertices
on internal boundaries of the face;</li>
<li> \b Vertex to which the first key-point should be mapped;</li>
+</ul>
Alternatively, it is possible to select <b>Refine selected mesh elements</b>
-checkbox and apply the pattern to
+check-box and apply the pattern to <ul>
<li> <b>Mesh Face</b> instead of a geometric Face</li>
<li> and select \b Node instead of vertex.</li>
-
-Additionally it is possible to:
-<li> <b>Reverse the order of key-points</b> By default, the vertices of
- a face are ordered counterclockwise.<li>
+</ul>
+Additionally it is possible to: <ul>
+<li> <b>Reverse the order of key-points</b>. By default, the vertices of
+ a face are ordered counterclockwise.</li>
<li> Enable to <b> Create polygons near boundary</b> </li>
-<li> and <b>Create polyhedrons near boundary</b><li>
+<li> and <b>Create polyhedrons near boundary</b></li>
</ul>
\n For a <b>3D pattern</b>
<ul>
<li> \b Pattern, which can be loaded from .smp pattern file previously
created manually or generated automatically from an existing mesh or submesh.</li>
- <li> A 3D block (Solid) object;</li>
- <li> Two vertices that specify the order of nodes in the resulting mesh.</li>
+<li> A 3D block (Solid) object.</li>
+<li> Two vertices that specify the order of nodes in the resulting
+ mesh.</li>
+</ul>
Alternatively, it is possible to select <b>Refine selected mesh elements</b>
checkbox and apply the pattern to
+<ul>
<li> One or several <b>Mesh volumes</b> instead of a geometric 3D
object</li>
<li> and select two /b Nodes instead of vertices.</li>
+</ul>
Additionally it is possible to:
+<ul>
<li> Enable to <b> Create polygons near boundary</b> </li>
-<li> and <b>Create polyhedrons near boundary</b><li>
+<li> and <b>Create polyhedrons near boundary</b></li>
</ul>
-\n Automatic Generation
+<br>
+<h3> Automatic Generation </h3>
-To generate a pattern automatically from an existing mesh or submesh,
+To generate a pattern automatically from an existing mesh or sub-mesh,
click \b New button.
The following dialog box will appear:
