hm_marklength

Returns the number of entities on the specified mark.

Syntax

hm_marklength entity_type mark_id ?panel_sensitive?

HyperMesh Tcl Query Command

This command returns the number of entities on the specified mark.

entity_type: The type of entity mark to query.
mark_id: The ID of the mark. Valid values are 1 and 2.
panel_sensitive (optional): Can be used when multiple panel levels have been pushed, either using the shortcut function keys, or the hm_pushpanel command. This option determines whether to use the current panel or the previous panel for the operation. This option is relevant only when the mark has been created from a panel entity selector under the above conditions. Valid values are:; 0 - Use the previous panel (default).; 1 - Use the current panel.

To count the components on mark 2:

hm_marklength comps 2

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:

if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}