From bb4c1174e23f386d429ad8d8a349b8b6f70a4454 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Wolfgang Bangerth Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 10:52:59 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Add another comment about which element one could use. --- doc/doxygen/headers/glossary.h | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/doxygen/headers/glossary.h b/doc/doxygen/headers/glossary.h index 2731d43117..40d1dc19f9 100644 --- a/doc/doxygen/headers/glossary.h +++ b/doc/doxygen/headers/glossary.h @@ -381,7 +381,10 @@ * when the mesh consists of quadrilateral or hexahedral meshes. When using * simplex meshes (triangular, tetrahedral), FE_SimplexP is the right choice. * Mixed meshes will require a bit more work, but the general idea should be - * clear. + * clear. In general, which element you choose (include FE_Nothing) does not + * matter since the actual data at evaluation points is ignored by the + * postprocessor; the only thing that matters is that the element you choose + * is compatible with the shape of the cells used in the mesh. * * @note Boundary indicators are inherited from mother faces and edges to * their children upon mesh refinement. Some more information about boundary -- 2.39.5