Using Geometric Objects
In Advance Design, geometric objects can be used as help entities in modeling the structure (for functions such as snap, extrude, trim or extend, subdivide, create openings) and to define the mesh configuration on structure elements.
How to use points to define the mesh on structure elements
Points can be used to refine the meshing on structure elements for the advanced mesh type.
Access the point creation command.
In the point properties window, input the desired size (in meters) of meshes around the point (e.g., 0.2).
Create a point on the desired structure element.
Once the structure modeling is done, create the analysis model and launch the mesh. The structure element is meshed according to the parameters set by the point object.
Using points to define the mesh
How to use lines to define the mesh on structure elements
Lines can be used to refine the meshing on structure elements for the advanced mesh type.
Access the line creation command.
In the line properties window:
Select Mesh to enable the line mesh function.
Input the desired size of meshes along the line (e.g., 0.8 meters).
Create the line on the desired structure element.
Once the structure modeling is done, create the analysis model and launch the mesh. The structure element is meshed according to the parameters set by the line object.
Using lines to define the mesh