EPLOT() function in PyMAPDL taking huge time in element plotting

[vnamdeo]

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🔍 Description of the bug

@germa89 Eplot() function of PyMAPDL taking huge time in element plotting. For the below stats of nodes and elements, it's taking about ~35 mins. If we have more complex model, then I can't imagine time taken by this function. We should improve the performance of this function in order to use it.

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💻 Which Operating System are you using?

Windows

🐍 Which Python version are you using?

3.12

💾 Which MAPDL version are you using?

2024R2

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[mikerife]

@vnamdeo Can you share the model? I've not seen this behavior and have plotted far larger models.

[vnamdeo]

@mikerife @germa89, to replicate the behavior, I'll be sending the CDB file through email since Github doesn't permit file attachments. Thanks!

[mcMunich]

@mikerife I have the same issue. 23e3 elements and it won't open. Nplot works instantly.