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Gradation (mesh transition) |
Sets how rapidly the solid mesh
elements transition in size from small to larger elements. Moving
the slider all the way to the left results in a very smooth or
gradual transition. Moving the slider all the way to the right
creates a rapid or sharp transition. A smooth transition is better
for accuracy, while a sharp transition results in fewer elements,
reducing overall computation time. |
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Minimum thickness of
boundary-layer elements |
Sets the smallest acceptable height of a prismatic
cell. If the software cannot create boundary-layer elements of the
given minimum size to resolve geometries, such as narrow passages,
it applies only tetrahedral elements to these regions. |
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Number of boundary layers |
Sets the number of boundary-layer elements to zero,
one, or two. A zero value corresponds to a fully tetrahedral mesh.
In general, a value of 2 creates the best quality mesh, with
sufficient mesh layers to span narrow gaps. The value of the
Minimum thickness of boundary-layer
elements must be appropriately set. |
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Create
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Creates the mesh with the current settings, and displays the mesh in
the graphics area. Click Create to view the
mesh before exiting the PropertyManager. Create is activated
when you modify the current mesh settings.
It is not mandatory to click Create for the software to
create a mesh. If you click OK to exit
the PropertyManager without clicking Create, the software automatically creates a
tetrahedral hybrid mesh with the current
settings.
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Review |
Provides access to mesh editing tools and mesh
quality plots after you create a mesh. |
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Section Clipping
Settings |
Once you create a solid mesh, the section
clipping settings become available.
Adjust the six sliders along the three global
axes (X, Y, and Z) to create cross sections of the meshed part
and then visualize internal elements.
Use Reset to return the display to the default
settings.
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