Solver message 304140

Message text

** ERROR 304140 ** The volume of element %d is too small. Check the mesh and run the analysis again.

Explanation

This message indicates that an element in the model has an unrealistically small (or zero) volume.

Resolution

  • Simplify the model to remove text, fillets and other small features which do not affect analysis.
  • Check the model geometry and check the mesh by running Mesh > Mesh Statistics. Find the problem element and try moving nodes to increase the volume. If that fails, try remeshing the model. If necessary, improve the quality of the Dual Domain mesh, for example by reducing the number of high aspect ratio triangles, then regenerate the 3D mesh.