Create a cross section from a sketch

This topic describes how to create a cross section for a 1D mesh using the dimensions of a sketch. For more information about sketches, see Sketch overview.

Note:

If LS-DYNA is your selected solver, you cannot create a cross section from a sketch using this method.

1. Turn on the Sketch Curves option:In the Simulation Navigator, right-click the FEM and choose Edit, and then click Geometry Options.In the Geometry Options dialog box, select the Sketch Curves check box, and click OK.

2. Edit the physical property table for the 1D mesh.

3. In the physical property table dialog box, next to Fore Section, click Show Section Manager .

4. In the Beam Section Manager dialog box, click Create Section .

5. In the Beam Section dialog box, in the Type list, choose General Geometry.

6. From the Sketch List, select the sketch to use.Note: You must select a closed-loop sketch.

7. Expand the Stress Recovery Points group. Note that default stress recovery points are provided.

8. (Optional) To add an additional stress recovery point, click Create Point .

9. In the Cross Section Preview window, select the first stress recovery point.

10. Click Done .The Y-Z coordinates for the “C” stress recovery point appear in the dialog box.

11. Repeat the above steps to define the remaining stress recovery points.

12. (Optional) Click Evaluate Section Properties to view a report of the section properties and stress recovery points. Close the Information window.

13. Click OK.

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