Shell Feature Diagnostics
The shell feature displays error messages and includes tools to help
you identify why the shell feature failed. The diagnostic tool Error
Diagnostics is available in the Shell
PropertyManager.
To run error diagnostics:
Under Error Diagnostics:
- or -
Click Check body/faces
to run the diagnostic tool.
The results display in the graphics area,
using a callout to pinpoint the specific area on the model that needs
correction.
For example, the shell feature can fail because the Thickness
at a point is too large relative to one of the selected faces. A message
that displays the minimum radius of curvature indicates that the shelling
thickness is too large at that point.
You can also select Display mesh
or Display curvature.
Because problems related to surface gaps and curvature often relate
to surface inconsistencies, you can click Go
to offset surface. This opens the Offset Surface PropertyManager
where the offset surfaces in the model are displayed.
Return to Shell
feature.