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.
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.
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.
Beam element shear center matches with an element's grids by default. To reposition
elements at locations other than actual grids, you can offset the start node and/or
end node. Offset components of each end can be resolved in the displacement system
or in the elemental system.
Access the Offset tool from the Mesh ribbon by clicking 1D Mesh > Offset.
Offset on Plates
The Adjust to shell tool can automatically offset a beam element.
Elemental YZ Manipulator
Use the elemental YZ manipulator as an incremental offset manipulator in elemental systems.