Define Local Wrap Controls

Use the Wrap: Local tool to define local wrap size settings on selected surfaces.

The Wrap tool works for tessellated geometry. If the input is b-spline geometry, first convert to discrete geometry using the Convert tool.

Generally, local size definitions are required where you want to capture small features. During the wrapping process, selected surfaces will be refined locally.

  1. From the Geometry ribbon, FE Geometry tools, click Wrap > Local.


    Figure 1.
  2. Select surfaces.
  3. In the dialog, define wrap size settings.
  4. From the guide bar, execute the command in the following ways:
    • Click to confirm your selection and remain in the tool.

      This allows you to continue creating instances and helps you visualize and edit instances with the legend.

    • Click to confirm your selection and exit the tool.
Tip:
  • The wrapper will be able to preserve gaps between parts/surfaces if the defined size is 1/3 the gap size.
  • As a rule of thumb, define the minimum size as 1/3 of the smallest feature you need to capture.

Wrap: Local Tool

An overview of the Wrap: Local tool.



Figure 2.

Use the Wrap: Local tool to define local wrap size settings on selected surfaces.

Access
Go to Geometry > Wrap > Local.

Options

Average element size
Average wrap size for selected surfaces. This size will be applied on flat faces. The size on curve areas will be assigned based on minimum size and feature angle.
Minimum size factor
Minimum element size to be used for selected surface wrapping. In the wrapping process, minimum size controls precision in feature capturing. Define the minimum element size accordingly to precisely preserve features, generally 1/3 of the smallest feature to capture.
Feature angle
Extract features based on the defined feature angle. Open or closed loop features are considered and will be captured accordingly.
Hole patch tolerance
Determine which holes to patch. Closed loop free edges spanned within one or more components are considered.