Generate midsurfaces from thin bodies components

Use Midsurface command to generate midsurface from selected shell component. Only components that meet the shell criteria can be converted to midsurface. A message displays informing you when midsurface cannot be created.

1. In Stress Analysis environment, create a new simulation.
2. On Prepare panel, click Midsurface .
3. Select a body.
4. Click OK in the Midsurface dialog box.

We recommend using Find Thin Bodies command first. If any thin bodies are found, a message box displays. Click OK to open the Midsurface dialog box automatically.