Power Tools GUI Tutorial Step 11

Step 11: Meshing the Model

Use the Mesh Power Tools to apply schemes to the remaining volumes.

  • Press the Mesh Tools tab in the Power Tools window
  • Press Analyze

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All of the schemes have now been set with a sweeping algorithm. The model is ready to be meshed. All volumes should appear green in the graphics window.

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  • Toggle the Reset Graphics button to return volumes to their original colors

Select Volume as the entity, and Intervals as the Action.

  • Enter all in the "Select Volumes" input window
  • Select Constant Size from the list of sizing options
  • Enter 2 for the size
  • Press Apply Size
  • Press Preview

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The graphics window should appear as follows, with the mesh size increments highlighted on all of the curves in the model.

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  • Go to Mode - Meshing, Entity - Volume, Action - Mesh, and press the Mesh Button

There is no need to press the Apply Scheme button since the scheme have already been set in the Meshing Tools.

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The final mesh should look like this:

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