Assignment of characteristics
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For these discrete elements, it is necessary to assign geometric characteristics that are complementary to the mesh data. These data are defined with the AFFE_CARA_ELEM command associated with the following factor keywords:


* **DISCRET**

Allows you to define and assign the values of stiffness, mass, or damping matrices.

Supported models: 2D_ DIS_T, 2D_ DIS_TR


* **ORIENTATION**

Allows you to define and assign a local coordinate system.

Supported models: 2D_ DIS_T, 2D_ DIS_TR