*fill_fe_gaps_nodeid

Fills gaps in FE from a node selected on both sides of the gap.

Syntax

*fill_fe_gaps_nodeid node_id1 node_id2 max_width string_array number_of_strings

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify Command

Description

Fills gaps in FE from a node selected on both sides of the gap.

Inputs

node_id1
The node ID on the first boundary.
node_id2
The node ID on the secondary boundary.
max_width
Maximum allowed gap width to be filled.
number_of_strings
Integer indicating the size (number of strings) in the string array created using *createstringarray.
string_array
The string array ID that contains the additional input parameters. The string array is created using the *createstringarray command. This should always be set to 1.
Strings are indicated using the format "name: value". Valid strings are:
AdjacentComp
0 - Fill elements should be created in a new component.
1 - Fill elements should be created in the adjacent component.
ByFeature
0 - Features should not be considered.
1 - Features should be considered.
CurvedFill
0 - Gaps are filled without taking into consideration the shape of adjacent elements.
1 - Gaps are filled taking into consideration the shape of adjacent elements, ensuring a smooth fill.
DefineMaxWidth
0 - Ignore max_width for gap filling.
1 - Consider max_width for gap filling.
GuideNodePairs
Specifies an optional list of node IDs in the form "M1 M2 N1 N2 O1 O2 ..." where (M1, M2), (N1, N2) and (O1, O2) are node pairs. These pairs are used to divide the gap to be filled into smaller loops. When provided, gaps are filled ensuring that the loops are split at the specified pairs. This aids in filling complex hole shapes by guiding the filling process correctly.
Remesh
0 - Fill elements should not be remeshed.
1 - Fill elements should be remeshed.
number_of_strings
Integer indicating the size (number of strings) in the string array created using *createstringarray.

Example

To fill gaps less than 100 between gaps defined by nodes 50 and 70, including remeshing:
*createstringarray 2 "Remesh: 1" "DefineMaxWidth: 1"
*fill_fe_gaps_nodeid 50 70 100.0 1 2

Errors

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:
if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}

Version History

14.0