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Geometry
Create, edit, and cleanup geometry.
Manage FE Geometry
Convert b-spline models to discrete models then clean up the geometry and mesh.
Edit 2D Surface Mesh Elements
Use the Edit tools to manually improve the quality of surface mesh elements and nodes.

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Meshing
Solution
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Post-Processing
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2022.1

What's New
View new features for HyperWorks CFD 2022.1.
Get Started
Learn the basics and discover the workspace.
Learning Center
Discover HyperWorks CFD functionality with interactive tutorials and community resources.
Manage Files and Data
Create, open, import, and save models.
Model Build and Assembly
Create, organize and manage parts and subsystems.
Sketching
Create and edit 2D parametric sketch geometry.
Geometry
Create, edit, and cleanup geometry.
- Manage FE Geometry
  Convert b-spline models to discrete models then clean up the geometry and mesh.
  - Convert Geometry
    Use the Convert tool to tessellate b-spline geometry and convert to discrete geometry.
  - Wrap
    In CFD modeling, input parts can have topology issues, like free surfaces and self-intersections, and part assembly issues, such as parts with very close proximity and intersecting parts. Manually connecting these parts can be time consuming and require expertise in certain tools. The Wrap tool can generate a watertight manifold model from dirty input with considerably less manual work.
  - Remesh Tessellated Models
    Use the Mesh to create new surface mesh on converted geometry.
  - Fix Mesh Quality of Tessellated Models
    Use the Fix tool to improve the quality of an FE (discrete/mesh) model.
  - Edit 2D Surface Mesh Elements
    Use the Edit tools to manually improve the quality of surface mesh elements and nodes.
    - Smooth Elements
      Use the Edit: Smooth tool to optimize the quality of selected elements.
    - Move Elements
      Use the Edit: Move tool to move nodes, drag tria elements, modify holes and washers, and automatically optimize nodes and elements.
    - Split, Swap, Combine Elements
      Use the Edit: Split tool to split quad elements and edges, combine tria elements, and swap element edges. Second order 2D elements are also supported.
    - Replace Nodes
      Use the Edit: Replace tool to relocate and replace the positions of nodes.
    - Create and Delete Elements
      Use the Edit: Create tool to create new 1D and 2D elements and delete elements.
  - Update FE Geometry
    Create new FE geometry out of existing FE geometry.
- Repair Geometry
  Review geometric errors in the model's surfaces and solids and fix any defects.
- Create Geometry
  Explore the tools used to create geometry.
- Edit Geometry
  Explore the tools used to edit geometry.
- Geometry Cleanup
  Clean up problematic areas on geometry.
- Find and Isolate Specific Geometry Types
  When performing cleanup or defining simulation parameters, it can be helpful to first find and isolate certain types of geometry. This will give you a better idea of the areas in the model you need to focus on.
Flow
Set up the simulation model, materials, domains, and boundaries.
Radiation
Define radiation conditions and create emissivity models.
Motion
Define direct, derived, and constrained mesh motion.
Meshing
Generate surface/volume mesh by defining mesh controls, or interactively create and edit 2D surface mesh.
Solution
Define output conditions, run the simulation, and view the results.
Manage Automation Templates
Use the Template Manager to define rule-based logic for groups, geometric operations, and setup and automate simulation processes.
Post-Processing
Post-process the simulation results by creating visualizations and measurements.
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2022.1

Home
Geometry
Create, edit, and cleanup geometry.
Manage FE Geometry
Convert b-spline models to discrete models then clean up the geometry and mesh.
Edit 2D Surface Mesh Elements
Use the Edit tools to manually improve the quality of surface mesh elements and nodes.

What's New
Get Started
Learning Center
Manage Files and Data
Model Build and Assembly
Sketching
Geometry
Flow
Radiation
Motion
Meshing
Solution
Manage Automation Templates
Post-Processing
AcuSolve Help

Edit 2D Surface Mesh Elements

Use the Edit tools to manually improve the quality of surface mesh elements and nodes.

Smooth Elements
Use the Edit: Smooth tool to optimize the quality of selected elements.
Move Elements
Use the Edit: Move tool to move nodes, drag tria elements, modify holes and washers, and automatically optimize nodes and elements.
Split, Swap, Combine Elements
Use the Edit: Split tool to split quad elements and edges, combine tria elements, and swap element edges. Second order 2D elements are also supported.
Replace Nodes
Use the Edit: Replace tool to relocate and replace the positions of nodes.
Create and Delete Elements
Use the Edit: Create tool to create new 1D and 2D elements and delete elements.

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