Returning Mesh Part Statistics

This task shows how to return mesh part statistics dynamically.

Open the sample03.CATAnalysis document from the samples directory.

• Enter the Advanced Surface Mesher workshop.
  For more details, refer to Entering the Advanced Surface Mesher Workshop.

• Mesh the surface.
  For more details, refer to Meshing the Part.

1. Click Mesh Part Statistics in the Mesh Surface Tools toolbar.

   The Statistics dialog box appears. Elements: number of the mesh part triangle elements. : Mesh part triangle number and percentage. : Mesh part poor element number and percentage. : Mesh part bad element number and percentage.

2. Modify the mesh.

   To do this, click Edit Mesh in the Modification Tools toolbar and start modifying the mesh. For more information on this step, refer to Mesh Editing. The Statistics dialog box is dynamically updated as you edit the mesh: You can keep the Statistics dialog box displayed as you perform modifications on the mesh, whatever, using the modification tools commands.