Setting the p-Adaptive Options and Assigning Material The p-adaptive method is limited to solid meshes only. To specify the properties of the static study: In the Simulation study tree, right-click Partial p-method and select Properties. In the dialog box on the Options tab, the solver selection is Automatic. On the Adaptive tab under Adaptive method, select p-adaptive. Under p-Adaptive options, do the following: Select Total Strain Energy in Stop when. Type 0.02 for change is. Type 1 for Update elements with relative Strain Energy error of. Click OK. Parent topicUsing Adaptive Methods Previous topic Opening the Part Next topic Meshing the Model and Running the Analysis