To partition an edge using the pick midpoint/datum point method:

From the main menu bar, select ToolsPartition.

The Create Partition dialog box appears. ABAQUS/CAE displays prompts in the prompt area to guide you through the procedure.

Tip:  You can also use the pick midpoint/datum point method to partition an edge using the tool, located with the partition edge tools in the module toolbox. For a diagram of the partition tools in the toolbox, see “Using the Partition toolset,” Section 44.2.

From the Type radio buttons at the top of the dialog box, choose Edge.

The Method list displays the methods that you can use to partition an edge.

From the list of methods, select Select midpoint/datum point and click Apply.

Select the edge to partition.

ABAQUS/CAE highlights the selected edge.

Select the midpoint of the edge or a datum point along the edge.

ABAQUS/CAE highlights the location of the partition.

In the prompt area, click Create Partition.

ABAQUS/CAE creates the partition.