Viewing the Optimization Results

When the optimization analysis completes, the Material Mass plot shows the elements that must remain in the optimized geometry and those that you can remove.

1. From the Heads-up View toolbar, set View Orientation to Top. Hide all applied fixtures, loads, and manufacturing controls from the graphics area.
2. In the Optimization study tree, under Results , right-click Material Mass 1(-Material Mass), and click Edit Definition.
   In the PropertyManager, under Display, the default position of the Material Mass isovalue slider ensures that the required elements remain intact after optimization.
   
   

   Optimization results in a Material Mass plot are mesh-sensitive. You can refine the mesh to optimize the geometry, obtain a smoother mesh, and improve the granularity.
3. Click Calculate Smoothed Mesh .
   The software creates a smoother geometry from the active Material Mass plot. It removes or modifies elements that created jagged edges and sharp angles.
4. Under Advanced Mesh Smoothing Options, move the Number of Cycles slider to Smooth.
   Moving the slider to Smooth, applies higher number of mesh smoothing cycles.
5. Select Specify color for Smoothed Mesh. From the list, select Single color.
6. Click Choose Color for Smoothed Mesh . From the Color menu, select orange .
   
7. Switch back to the Material Mass plot view. In the PropertyManager, click Show Material Mass plot .
8. Click .

You can also view the optimization results in the context of the assembly. Switch to the Model tab.

1. From the View menu, click Display > Simulation Display .
2. In the Simulation Display PropertyManager, under Selected Result, select Material Mass 1 plot.
3. Click .

The image shows the default Material Mass plot superimposed on the tutorial assembly. View Orientation set to Top.