Mixing different mesh types is generally not supported, but there are some exceptions.
- Beams
- Beams are used to model feed systems regardless of the part mesh. Beam properties can also be used to represent cylindrical part features in Dual Domain or Midplane mesh models. Beam elements can be used in Flow and Warp analyses, and conformal cooling channels.
Note: Beam elements can be used in Flow and Warp analyses, and conformal cooling channels.
- Midplane elements in a Dual Domain mesh
- You can incorporate Midplane elements with a Dual Domain mesh model, for example a Midplane gate with a Dual Domain part. This is only supported by the Flow and Warp solvers.
Note: Midplane elements used in a Dual Domain mesh model will be excluded from a Warp analysis.
- Stress analyses
- Elements used in stress analyses can be meshed differently from the part.
Component Part mesh type Component mesh Paddle in a paddle shift analysis 
Core in a core shift analysis
Wire in a wire sweep analysis
Beam
- Conformal cooling channels
- Mesh conformal channels with 3D elements. Conventional cooling systems in the same model can be meshed with beam elements, while the part can be meshed in either Dual Domain or 3D.