Creating a Top Surface from the Virtual Stackings

Top Surface From Virtual Stacking generates a top surface in one shot. From the virtual grid design, Top Surface from Virtual Stacking analyzes the plies to generate, identifies iso-thickness areas, automatically creates junction lines, and provides a top surface.

  1. Select one or several virtual stackings lying on the same surface.
  2. If plies have already been generated from the virtual stackings, select From Generated Plies.

    The top surface matches the plies.

  3. Otherwise, select From User Definition and select an algorithm.
  4. Optional: Select a drop-off pattern.

    Note: When working in Main Stacking Sequence mode, the layer key of each virtual sequence is used as drop-off order value. The drop-off pattern choice is disabled.

  5. Optional: Select the Invert Draping Direction check box.
    The computed top surface or solid represents the Outer Mold Line.
  6. Click Compute Analysis.
    1. Select required display options.
    A view of Iso-Thickness Areas (in green, with height), junction lines (in white) and ITPs if any (in yellow) is displayed according to the selected options.

A top surface is generated. It is editable for update.

 

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