To create a 3D mold mesh for an imported STL mold

A 3D mesh is created for an imported STL model in a single step, after the part has been meshed.

Before you mesh the mold, ensure:

• You have meshed the part.
• You have an analysis sequence that includes Cool(FEM).

1. In the layers panel, check the mold layer to make it visible.
2. Click on the mold to make it active.
3. Click (Mesh tab > Properties panel > Change). The Change Property Type to dialog opens.
4. Select Mold block (3D) from the list.
5. Click OK to accept the selection and close the dialog.
6. Click (Mesh tab > Mesh panel > Mold Mesh). The Generate Mold Mesh dialog opens.
7. Edit the defaults in the General tab and the Tetra tab, if necessary.
8. Click Mesh Now to start the 3D mesher.
9. Click Close to close the Mesh Generation dialog, if necessary.