Geometry idealization > Creating midsurfaces before meshing
Define a midsurface with the User Defined method
Click User Defined Midsurface .
Select the solid body for which you are defining a midsurface.
Select the sheet body to use as the midsurface for the selected solid body.
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
Learn more
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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