The mesh

During the process of importing a model you select a mesh type, or analysis technology, to represent the model shape.

Choose from:

Midplane mesh - which is suitable for thin shell-like models

Dual Domain mesh - which is suitable for thin shelled parts with some thick areas

3D mesh - which is suitable for thick and chunky parts

Automatic mesh generation

Automatic meshing is the recommended approach if you have a CAD model. Set up your analysis parameters, launch the analysis, and the mesh is generated automatically. The mesh is automatically refined around injection locations and small model features, and this method generates a good 3D mesh.

Manual mesh generation

Generate or refine the mesh manually, if there are special areas of interest in the model that you want to inspect more closely.