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From the Validation section of the Topology
Optimization assistant, select Setup
validation.
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In the Setup validation dialog box, click
Configure.
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Define the mesh size.
You can click Auto to set up a default size
corresponding to the pointed geometry, enter a value, or use the up and down
arrows.
- Optional:
From the Expert options area, select the element type:
| Option | Description |
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| Tetrahedron |
Creates a surface mesh, then fills the model with tetrahedron
elements (more accurate). |
| Octree Tetrahedron |
Creates a mesh of tetrahedron elements extending outward from the
center of the model to the surface (faster). |
Notes:
- Types are displayed if you
have selected the Display mesh type option
option. For more information, see Functional Generative Design: General.
- Profiles are available if
the sequence is a validation case.
- If you select a meshed part
in the list, it is highlighted in both tree and 3D area. Conversely, if you select a
body in the tree, the matching meshed part is
highlighted in the list.
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Select the element order:
| Option | Description |
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| Linear |
Creates linear tetrahedron elements. |
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| Quadratic |
Creates quadratic tetrahedron elements. |
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To display meshing information, click Display.
The Meshing Information panel displays
information about the quality of the mesh:
- The
Quality tab lists the number and percentage
of good, poor, bad, and worst elements relative to all the quality
criteria.
- The
Types tab lists the number of nodes,
elements, and the type of elements used.
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