Browsers supply a great deal of view-related functionality in HyperMesh by listing the parts of a model in a tabular and/or tree-based format, and providing controls inside the table
that allow you to alter the display of model parts.
Perform automatic checks on CAD models, and identify potential issues with geometry that may slow down the meshing
process using the Verification and Comparison tools.
Space frames are models that have a sparse distribution of elements, such as a car body. Space frame models can generally
have element counts in the hundreds of thousands, but their basic structure is rather simple.
Shell models are models that are made up primarily of shell elements, namely, quads, and trias. In general, a shell
model represents many parts, each with numerous features such as holes and edges, and connected together using 1D
elements such as bars and rigids.
Solid models are models that are made up of solid elements, namely, tetras, pentas, and hexas. In general, a solid
model represents a single part with numerous features such as holes, edges, bosses, flanges and ribs.
Solid models are models that are made up of solid elements, namely, tetras, pentas, and hexas. In general, a solid
model represents a single part with numerous features such as holes, edges, bosses, flanges and ribs.
The HyperMesh graphics engine supports different visual
options for viewing models as you work on them.
Surface-Only Wire Frame
In this default mode, your model is displayed as a wire frame, but only the surface
elements are drawn because in a solid model, a full wire frame can make it very difficult to
visualize the model because every element in the model is displayed. Since HyperMorph creates a component called ^morphface, which contains shell
elements on the surface of the 3D domains, the default setting is to display only that
component, thus showing only the outer surface of your model and making it easier to work
on. However, since the viewing mode is still wire frame, you will see the two sides of your
model superimposed over each other.
Solid Fill
The option produces a display that is similar to what you see when you perform a fill plot
in the Hidden Line panel. You only see the side of the model that is facing you, as if your
model was a real part. You can still display the surface mesh, if desired, as shown.
You can also view a solid model for morphing by turning off all the components and
looking at only the domains and handles. This is similar to looking at the model in a
meshless wire frame mode. Partitioning generally captures all the features on the surface of
a solid, so by viewing only the domains you can visualize the model with minimal
clutter.