# 3.1.5: Activate Element

The activation state of an element can be controlled with the **“Activate Element”**-component (see fig. 3.1.5.1). This component expects a model and a list of boolean values as input. The list of true/false values will be mapped to the activation status of the elements in the model. **“True”** corresponds to active, **“False”** to inactive. Section [3.5.9](https://manual-1-3.karamba3d.com/3-in-depth-component-reference/3.5-algorithms/3.5.9-beso-for-beams) shows, how the **“Activate Element”**-component enables one to view the solution history of the iterative **“BESO for Beams”**-algorithm.

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Karamba3D sets elements inactive by giving them a very weak material with zero weight.
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![ Fig. 3.1.5.1: Setting the activation state of all elements of a model with a list of boolean values.](https://1646753513-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M9XteyGDAU3Odla53cC%2Fsync%2Ffebc05ff913110952e7ed7f0bbdf386cd52cfd06.png?generation=1591871199123893\&alt=media)