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Shell Meshing in SOLIDWORKS Simulation

SOLIDWORKS Simulation uses shell elements to mesh sheet metal and thin parts. To distinguish the top and bottom faces of the shell elements, SOLIDWORKS Simulation assigns different colors to top and bottom faces of generated shells.

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