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# 3.1.6 Create Linear Element

The "Create Linear Element" is a multi-component for creating beam or truss elements. Vie the drop-down list users may chose between the following options:

* LineToBeam: converts curves into straight beam elements.
* LineToTruss: converts curves into straight truss elements.
* IndToBeam: creates beams from node indexes for starting and end node.
* ConToBeam: Takes a conectivity diagram and creates beams from it.

The above four options will be further explained in the next chapters.

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