Select the Large Volume option from the Category list to check for tetrahedra with large volumes.
If the ratio of a tetrahedron's volume to the average tetrahedra volume is greater than the prescribed value. The tetrahedron is said to have a large volume. The default value is 20.
For more information refer to Large volume tetrahedron (tetra)
Dialog elements
When the Large Volume text is selected from the Category section of the dialog, the following options appear.
- Issues
- The number of tetrahedra with a ratio volume above the limit are listed. These tetrahedra adjoining will be highlighted.
- Tetra with Large Volume
- The maximum ratio found within the part is listed.
- Target Value
- The largest acceptable ratio used in this analysis.
- Number over target value
- The number of tetra that will need to be addressed
- Isolate in Layer
- Click the Isolate in Layer button and the defective tetra will be placed onto a diagnostic layer. This enables an easier location and repair of the mesh.
Tip: Use this option if you want to view how the mesh has been altered as a result of the repair, as only defective elements are shown in the model pane and, once repaired, will disappear from the view.
- Repair
- The Repair button will attempt to rectify all the defects found, update the Issues value, and refresh the model pane view after removing any repaired elements.
- Repair Checked
- Selected categories will be repaired where possible.
Note: Inverted Tetra and Collapsed Faces cannot be repaired automatically.
- Settings
- Opens the Settings for 3D Mesh Repair dialog. From within this dialog the scanned defect limits can be adjusted.
- Close
- Closes the dialog without making any further repairs.