Map Mesh: Solid

Function

Map-Mesh Solid generates mapped meshes on selected solids (Solid).

Call

Mesh > Map Mesh > Solid

<Map-Mesh Solid>

Select Solid(s)

Select solids (Solid), which will be automatically meshed.
 

Select Base Face

Select a Base Face, which will become the basis for generating a mapped solid mesh. Although the program automatically specify the Base Face, it often requires specifying it by user for complex geometric Shape.   
 

Mesh Size

Element Size

Specify the element size.
Division

Specify the number of divisions at the boundaries of the shapes for a meshing operation.

Attribute

Mesh Set

<Advanced Option>

Sort Object Faces

Specify the order of Map Mesh generation. If Map Mesh is generated in multiple Solids in a random order, it often fails due to unmatched number of seeding between Solids. Therefore, defining the order will resolve it is recommended to specify the order.
 

CSys

Choose the reference coordinate system between the Global Rectangular System and the Global Cylindrical System.

Global Rectangular

Sorts based on Global X, Y, and Z axis.

Global Cylindrical

Sorts based on Radius (R), Rotation (T), and Z-axis (Z).
 

Mesh Set

Merge Nodes

Register Each Solid Independently

When creating meshes for more than one solid, this option registers the mesh of each solid in a separate Mesh Set.

Match Adjacent Faces

Notes

In order to generate Map Mesh in a Solid, it must be in a certain Shape. The base face and top face must face each other without any disruptive elements.

Example: Map Mesh>Solid

Map-Meshing Multiple Solids

<Instruction>

1. Select Solid(s) to generate Mesh.

2. Make sure sizing method is in Element Size (Refer to Size Control>On Shape…).

3. Enter 0.5 in Mesh Size.

4. Click button to assign Attribute to the solids.

5. Check on Register Each Solid Independently.

6. Click [OK] button .