Create a mesh of aero panels

1. In the FEM file, choose Nodes and Elements tab→Elements group→More list→Aero Panel .

2. In the Location group, use Specify Point 1 and Specify Point 4 to specify two points in the graphics window that define the leading edge of the aerodynamic surface.For example, in the following model, select point and point to define the leading edge at the tip and root of the aerodynamic surface, respectively.

3. In the Dimension group, specify the chord lengths at each end of the aerodynamic surface.

4. In the Divisions on Chord group, specify the number of aero panels along each chord of the aerodynamic surface.

5. In the Divisions on Span group, specify the number of aero panels along the span of the aerodynamic surface.

6. If the flow direction is in the positive X-direction of the global (absolute) coordinate system, proceed to step 9.If the flow direction is not in the positive X-direction, in the Global Aero CSYS group, click Global Aero CSYS.

7. In the Global Aero CSYS dialog box, from the CSYS list, select Cartesian.

8. From the Specify CSYS list, select a method to define a local coordinate system whose positive X-direction is in the flow direction.For example, in the following model, the flow direction is not in the positive X-direction.From the Specify CSYS list, select Dynamic .The software defines a new local coordinate system in the same direction as the global (absolute) coordinate system.Orient the local coordinate system such that the positive X-direction is in the flow direction.

9. Click OK.

10. In the Aero Panel dialog box, click OK.

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