Generating a Mesh Simulation Model

Generate Simulation lets you generate a mesh simulation model for a building structure.

  1. From the Steel section of the action bar, click Generate Simulation Model .
  2. In the Generate Simulation Model dialog box, from Include, select a member.
    OptionDescription
    Include linear members Exports all linear members in the model, such as beams, columns, and braces.
    Include slabs Exports all building slabs in the model.
    Include structural plates Exports all the structural plates in the model.
    Include structural walls Exports all the structural walls in the model
  3. In the Mesh Size 1D box, specify the global size of the 1D mesh.
  4. In the the Mesh Size 2D box, specify the global size of the 2D mesh.
  5. Select the Automatic mesh capture check box to specify the external meshes needed to be captured.

    Note: In the Tolerance box, specify the maximum distance for mesh capture.

  6. Select the Create connections automatically check box to create kinematic coupling between the nodes that are within the specified tolerance but are not coincident.

    Note: In the Tolerance box, specify the maximum distance between the nodes to be connected using a coupling.

  7. Click OK.