The diagnostics tools show more detailed information about the problems listed in the Mesh Statistics report.
The Mesh Diagnostics panel () contains the following diagnostics to check the mesh:
| Panel item | Use this diagnostic to... | Mesh type |
|---|---|---|
Aspect Ratio Diagnostic
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Locate elements that have an aspect ratio above a specified limit |
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Beam L/D Ratio Diagnostic
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Locate cooling channel elements that are too short or too elongated |
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Overlapping Elements Diagnostic
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Locate elements that overlap or intersect, and therefore occupy the same space |
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Orientation Diagnostic
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Locate elements whose top/bottom sides are defined inconsistently |
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Connectivity Diagnostic
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Locate elements that are not connected to the rest of the mesh |
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Free Edges Diagnostic
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Locate element edges that are not shared, which may indicate gaps or holes in the mesh |
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Collapsed Faces Diagnostic
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Locate places where opposite faces of a plane share a node, and so have zero thickness |
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Dimensional Diagnostic
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View model dimension values |
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Thickness Diagnostic
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Check that thickness values in the mesh are set correctly |
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Occurrence Number Diagnostic
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Check that occurrence numbers in the mesh are set correctly |
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Zero Area Element Diagnostic
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Locate very small element |
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Dual Domain Mesh Match Diagnostic
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Check that there is a good correspondence between the elements on each side of a Dual Domain mesh |
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Beam Element Count Diagnostic
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Locate cooling channels meshed with insufficient elements |
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Trapped Beam Diagnostic
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Locate beam elements that are too close together |
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Centroid Closeness Diagnostic
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Locate triangle elements that are too close together |
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Cooling Circuit Diagnostic
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Check that each cooling circuit has only one inlet and outlet |
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Bubbler/Baffle Diagnostic
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Check that bubblers and baffles are modeled correctly |
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