With this option, engineers can reduce the level of detail in the model prior to creating a preliminary surface mesh if desired. Engineers simply click on the part or feature and move a slider to increase or decrease the level of feature suppression. These options can be used to reduce the number of elements or increase mesh density in areas of engineering interest. Each group within a multi-group model can also be meshed separately. They place the highest quality elements on the surface, where loads and boundary conditions are applied and where stress levels tend to be highest.
Engineers can select the desired level of solid mesh quality using a sliding control.
The best aspect ratio for each solid element is automatically determined based on the chosen mesh quality so that engineers do not need to determine numerous mesh quality parameters or perform multiple meshing iterations to achieve an optimal solid FEA mesh. Other analysis options include dynamic stress, heat transfer, fluid flow, electrostatic, composite materials and Mechanical Event Simulation with linear or nonlinear materials.