This task shows you how to re-mesh a domain using the mapped mesh method.
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Open the Sample22.CATAnalysis document from the samples directory.
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Enter the Surface Mesher workshop.
For more details, refer to Entering the Surface Mesher Workshop.
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Click Mapped Method
in the Local Specifications toolbar.The Mapped Mesh dialog box appears.
- Support: lets you select the domain you want to
re-mesh using the mapped mesh method.
Imposed points are allowed in the mapped mesh specifications, but imposed curves are not allowed.
- Split quadrangles: lets you mesh using triangular elements by splitting the generated quadrangular elements.
- Impact neighbor domains: lets you define whether you wish to apply the new mesh method to the neighboring domains. If the option is deactivated, the nodes on domain edges will not be modified.
- Mesh size: lets you specify the size of the mapped mesh.
- Support: lets you select the domain you want to
re-mesh using the mapped mesh method.
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Select a domain as Support.
In this particular example, select the following domain:
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Select the Split quadrangles check box.
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Clear the Impact neighbor domains check box.
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Enter the value of Mesh Size.
In this particular example, enter 10mm as Mesh size value.
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Click OK.
A Mesh Specifications.1 set containing the Mapped Mesh.1 specification appears in the specification tree under the Surface Mesh.1 mesh part.
The domain is re-meshed.
