Re-meshing Domains with Bead Mesh

This task shows you how to re-mesh a domain using the bead mesh method.

• Open the Sample20.CATAnalysis document from the samples directory.

• Enter the Surface Mesher workshop.
  To do this, double-click Surface Mesh.1 in the specification tree.
  For more details, refer to Entering the Surface Mesher Workshop.

1. Click Bead Method in the Local Specifications toolbar.

   The Bead Mesh dialog box appears. Support: lets you select the domain you want to re-mesh using the bead mesh method. 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 bead mesh.

2. Select a domain as Support.

   In this particular example, select the following domain: The node used to mesh with the bead mesh method are displayed on the geometry:

3. Clear the Impact neighbor domains check box.

4. Enter 2mm as Mesh Size value.

5. Click OK.

   A Mesh Specifications.1 set containing the Bead Mesh.1 specification appears in the specification tree under the Surface Mesh.1 mesh part. The domain is re-meshed with the bead mesh method.