Script Author: Ian Rivard

Description: Starts from a seed element selection, expands by element-to-element connectivity until N rings deep (or until a stop condition is met), and writes the expanded set into a new FEMAP group. Useful for grabbing a connected sub-region around a hot spot or a fastener.

Use Instructions: Run the tool. Pick the seed elements. Set the expansion depth (N rings). Pick stop conditions if any (e.g., stop at material boundary, stop at property change). Confirm. The expanded set goes into a new group.

Requirements: Open FEMAP model with at least one element.

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