Mesh element properties

Mesh entities are known as elements. Different element types are used to model components of different mesh types.

The three element types are as follows:

• Beam elements - 2-noded elements, used for tasks like modeling cold runners and cooling channels.
• Triangle elements - 3-noded elements used to model Midplane or Dual Domain mesh types.
• Tetrahedral elements - 4-noded elements used to model the 3D mesh type.

Element properties by type