Script Author: Ian Rivard

Description: Shortens a CBUSH or CBAR/CBEAM element by moving its higher-numbered end node coincident with its lower-numbered end node. The merged length goes to zero. Used for fastener-modeling techniques that require zero-length CBUSHes.

Use Instructions: Run the tool. Pick the line elements. Confirm. The tool moves nodes per element pair.

Requirements: Open FEMAP model with line elements selected.

Notes: Naming pattern move_to_higher_node in source — v2.4 fixed a typo there during testing.

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