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.
Many essential utility tools using HyperWorks-Tcl have been developed over the years to support Aerospace customers. A few tools have been collected and upgraded to
be compatible with this release.
Many essential utility tools using HyperWorks-Tcl have been developed over the years to support Aerospace customers. A few tools have been collected and upgraded to
be compatible with this release.
Connect two dissimilar 2D shell meshes using RBE3 connection.
If the nodes are really close to each other within a tolerance, they will snap
without creating the RBE3 connection.
From the menu bar, click Aerospace > Connections > Sewing Tools.
Select the global finite element model (GFEM).
The free edges that need to be connected display.
Select the detailed finite element model (DFEM).
The free edges that need to be connected display.
Click Sew.
This connects the 2D shell meshes using RBE3 connection.
Note: Height is
the cordial height difference between GFEM and DFEM models. RBE3 is not
created if the height is more than the height tolerance that you provide.
Global finite element models are coarse FE models with shell and beam
elements for internal loads calculation. Detailed finite element models are
fine models, mostly with shells and solids with finer mesh for detail
strength calculation.
Note: You can also create stuck node connection (double RBE3)
to connect master nodes and slave nodes of two disconnected components.
Select the master nodes (from a coarse mesh) and then select slave nodes
from fine mesh to sew.