Mesh Statistics dialog

This dialog is used to set inputs for and display a text report, which summarizes the number of entities and other information that can be used to assess the quality of the mesh.

To access this dialog, click Mesh Statistics (Mesh tab > Mesh diagnostics panel > Mesh Statistics).

In the Input parameters section, select the Element type for which you want to display the summary report. If desired, in the Options area, select options that affect the content and display of the mesh statistics report.

The summary report includes the following sections, depending on the model mesh type and the specified element type:

Dialog element Explanation Mesh type
Entity counts How many elements of a specific type are included in the model
Area The surface area of the cavity
Volume by element types The volume of the elements in the model.
Volume by components The volume of the cavity, inserts and mold block
Aspect ratio The maximum, average and minimum aspect ratio of triangular elements
Edge details The number of free edges, manifold edges and non-manifold edges in the model
Orientation details The number of elements not oriented
Intersection details The number of element intersections and fully overlapping elements.
Match percentage Match and reciprocal match percentage
Tetra aspect ratios The maximum, average and minimum aspect ratio of tetrahedral elements