Generate Meshes

Before running the simulation, view the mesh to make sure that any areas needing a different mesh setting from the default are cared for. First, we will specify the mesh settings.

  1. In the Mesh panel, click Mesh Settings. Alternatively, right-click the Mesh folder and click Mesh Settings.
  2. Set Maximum Turn Angle = 30 to capture round areas of the geometry.
  3. Check Create Curved Mesh Elements.
  4. If not already checked, check Use part based measure for assembly mesh.

    This option uses the part size as mesh criteria, as opposed to a single size for all parts.

  5. Click OK.
  6. Having specified the mesh settings, you preview the mesh by clicking the Mesh View command. The results are a mesh overlay on every part participating in the simulation.
Note: If areas of the model need a finer or more coarse mesh, add local mesh controls. Local mesh controls are covered in another tutorial.

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