This release incorporates several improvements to the way a model is meshed. New mesh tools have been added and the workflow has been improved.
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Automatic mesh sizing for CAD models
Meshing CAD models is quicker and easier, with the 2017.3 release. Automatic mesh sizing is a new feature that has been added to the Mesh Generation Tool for CAD surfaces. This feature is enabled by default, and assigns edge lengths and chord angles on CAD faces automatically, based on model dimension and curvature.
Export CAD model in STEP (*.stp) format
The number of file formats to which you can export CAD models has been increased to include the STEP (*.stp) file format.
Copy CAD components
You can now copy individual CAD components within an assembly.
Create CAD mold block with Mold Block Wizard
The easiest way to prepare a CAD mold mesh for use in a Cool (FEM) analysis, is to create a CAD mold block around your CAD part, inserts, cooling channels, and feed system using the Mold Block Wizard, and then to mesh it.