Preparing Geometry for Use in Simulations

You can create basic geometry for use within a simulation feature.

Most simulation features use geometry to define the location of the feature. For example, you can define various types of loads on points, edges, or surfaces. The required geometry generally already exists as part of the model that you are analyzing. However, in some cases, a simulation feature requires geometry that is not part of the existing model.

Before you begin: You must work within the context of creating a simulation feature. For example, if you are creating a group, you can create geometry in the Support field.
  1. Right-click a field in the dialog box to open the context menu.
  2. Select Create Support to view a list of the geometry actions that you can choose.

    The list is based on the context of the field from which you started. For example, if your simulation feature requires a point in the selected field, the list contains only actions that create a point.

  3. Choose an action from the list, and follow the prompts to create the geometry.

    For more information on the individual geometry creation procedures, see the Part Design User's Guide.

The geometry feature is added to the model and included in the dialog box field where you began.