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.
1D mesh that allows accurate testing of connectors, such as bolts, and similar rod-like or bar-like objects that can
be modeled as a simple line for FEA purposes.
Use the CFD 2D Mesh tool to generate hybrid grids containing hexa/penta/tetra elements in the boundary layer and tetra elements in the
core or fare field.
Use the Panel Mesh: Biasing tool to apply linear, exponential, or bellcurve biasing to individual edges of a surface, and edit the elements size
distribution.
Automatically generate a mesh at the midplane location, directly from the input geometry (components, elements, solids
or surfaces), without first creating a midsurface.
The Rebuild tool streamlines the process of remeshing existing meshes to generate a new mesh with good quality and flow. The rebuild
mesh functionality utilizes the same parameter and criteria files used by BatchMesher to define the quality criteria and relevant mesh parameters. This algorithm saves significant time over the traditional
automesh and quality correction approach.
Adaptive wrap meshing is a useful utility to get a clean, water tight shell mesh out of 2D mesh containing several
intersecting parts and small gaps which do not need to be modeled.
Shrink wrap meshing is a method to create a simplified mesh of a complex model when high-precision models are not
necessary, as is the case for powertrain components during crash analysis.
Volume mesh or "solid meshing" uses three-dimensional elements to represent fully 3D objects, such as solid parts
or sheets of material that have enough thickness and surface variety that solid meshing makes more sense than 2D shell
meshing.
Rapidly change the shape of the FE mesh without severely sacrificing the mesh quality and create, edit, and apply
shapes for subsequent design optimization studies.
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.
Use the Panel Mesh: Density tool to edit element density and size along surface
edges.
Before you begin, use the Panel Mesh:
Create tool to define a meshing area by selecting surfaces,
and create an initial mesh.
The local edge element size approximation is based on edge density value and
length. Hence, it can vary slightly for two edges with the same density value.
From the Mesh ribbon, click the Panel Mesh > Density tool.
Optional: On the guide bar, click
to define surface mesh options.
Left-click to select the edge(s) to modify.
In the microdialog, click the icon to switch the value
being defined to either element density or element size.
Edit element density or size in the following ways:
Increase individual edge values by holding Ctrl while left-clicking on an edge; decrease individual edge values by
holding Ctrl while right-clicking on an
edge.
Scroll edge values by holding Ctrl while
scrolling the mouse wheel up and down. Hovering directly over an edge will
only modify that edge; hovering over empty space will modify all selected
edges.
Specify an edge value in the microdialog and
press Enter. If multiple edges are selected, a
common value will be applied. If multiple edges with different edge values
are selected, use the arrows in the microdialog to
modify individual edge values simultaneously, without applying a common
value.
On the guide bar, click
Update
Tip: Clear your selection by left-clicking in empty space.
Panel Mesh: Density Tool
An overview of thePanel Mesh:
Density tool.
Use the Panel Mesh: Density tool to edit element density and size along
surface edges.