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5. Create the geometry for two similar rectangles 1.5 cm by 3 cm at
locations (2.25, 0.5) and (7.25, 0.5):
Preprocessor -> Modeling -> Create -> Areas-Rectangle -> By 2
Corners -> In dialogue box enter WP X = 2.25, WP Y = 0.5, Width = 3,
Height = 1.5 -> Apply -> Enter values for next rectangle: WP X = 7.25,
WP Y = 0.5, Width = 3, Height = 1.5 -> OK
Note: Click on Plot Controls -> Pan, Zoom, Rotate -> Click on
small circle until both rectangles fit the screen.
6. Create the geometry for three circles, all of 1.25 cm radius:
Preprocessor -> Modeling -> Create -> Areas -> Circle -> Solid
Circle -> In the dialog box, enter WP X = 1.25, WP Y = 1.25, Radius =
1.25 -> Apply -> Enter values for the next circle -> WP X = 6.25, WP
Y = 1.25, Radius = 1.25 -> Apply -> Enter values for the next circle ->
WP X = 11.25, WP Y = 1.25, Radius = 1.25 -> OK
