Stress analysis mesh settings are applicable to all simulations. When a new simulation starts, these preferences are used. You can override these global settings on a per simulation basis by changing the properties of the simulation.
This section discusses the controls on the Meshing tab.
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Ribbon:
Stress Analysis tab
Settings panel
Stress Analysis Settings
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Meshing tab
| Meshing Defaults | ||
| Average Element Size (as a fraction of bounding box length) | Specifies the fraction of the longest axis of the model between adjacent nodes. A smaller value creates smaller mesh elements. | |
| Minimum Element Size (as a fraction of average size) | Specifies the fraction of the average mesh size to place the closest pair of element nodes. | |
| Grading Factor | Specifies the maximum ratio of adjacent mesh edges for transitioning between coarse and fine regions. A smaller grading factor produces a more uniform mesh. | |
| Maximum Turn Angle | Specifies the maximum angle for arcs from 1 through 90 degrees. A smaller angle produces smaller mesh elements. | |
| Create Curved Mesh Elements for Parts | Select to create meshes with curved edges and faces. Clearing this option produces meshes with straight elements which can lead to less accurate representation of the model. | |
| Create Curved Mesh Elements for Assemblies | Select to create meshes with curved edges and faces. Clearing this option produces meshes with straight elements which can lead to less accurate representation of the model. | |
| Assembly Options | ||
| Use Part-based Measure for Assembly Mesh | Specifies that part mesh sizes in the assembly are to be like their part based context (the part outside of the assembly context). | |