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Size on Face mesh controls

Use the Size on Face density type to specify the approximate element size for the selected face. For example, the following graphic shows the previewed nodal distribution (A) and resulting mesh (B) for a Size on Face density with an element size of 1mm.

Size on Face example

Where do I find it?

Application Pre/Post
Prerequisite A FEM file as the work part and displayed part
Command Finder Mesh Control
Menu InsertMeshMesh Control
How do I

Create a Size on Face density

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Size on Face mesh controls, Simcenter 3D 2021.1 Series

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