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Geometry idealization > Creating midsurfaces before meshing

Define a midsurface with the User Defined method

  1. Click User Defined Midsurface .

  2. Select the solid body for which you are defining a midsurface.

  3. Select the sheet body to use as the midsurface for the selected solid body.

  4. Use the Thickness Settings options to specify values that the software uses in conjunction with a calculated thickness value to assign the thickness at a given node.

How do I

Create a midsurface by face pairs

Modify the face pairs in an existing midsurface

Define a midsurface with the Offset method

Insert a replacement mid-sheet into a face pair

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Creating midsurfaces before meshing

Selecting appropriate parts for midsurfacing

Creating a midsurface by pairing faces

Understanding face pair creation

Working with the Face Pair list

Understanding midsurface creation and trimming methods

Controlling midsurface display

Creating a midsurface with the Offset method

Creating user-defined midsurfaces

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