Auto-mesh analysis limitations

Auto-mesh analysis supports most of the conventional analysis sequences. An auto-mesh analysis launches two jobs, one to mesh the model and a second to run the specified analysis.

There are analyses and functions that require post-meshing features or parameters. The following requirements are not supported in an auto-mesh analysis.

To overcome these limitations mesh the model prior to analysis, apply the required parameters and launch the analysis.

Limitations

• Analyses not supported:

  • Cool (FEM)
  • Core shift
  • Thermoset Dispensing

• Boundary Conditions not supported

  • Prohibited gate locations
  • Surface loads
  • Dispensing controller
  • Valve gate controllers

• Studies that mix CAD and Mesh are not supported. Example: CAD geometry + Part mesh.

• 3D runners are not supported, as you need to stitch them to the part after meshing.

• The command runstudy does not incorporate the mesh feature.

• Mesh settings may not be recorded such as Scale Factor.

• For non-CAD formats, the default mesh may not generate an accurate result.