Topology Panel
Use the Topology panel to define design domains for topology optimization.
Create Subpanel
Option | Action |
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desvar | Specify a name for the design variable. |
props | Select one or more properties of the selected type. |
type | Select a property type. |
base thickness | Choose to use the
default base thickness of 0.0 or specify a non-zero value for
the base thickness. A component's total thickness is the same as the thickness given in its PSHELL card. Note: Available when type is set to
PSHELL.
|
Update Subpanel
Option | Action |
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desvar | Specify a name for the design variable. |
props | Select one or more properties of the selected type. |
type | Select a property type. |
base thickness | Choose to use the
default base thickness of 0.0 or specify a non-zero value for
the base thickness. A component's total thickness is the same as the thickness given in its PSHELL card. Note: Available when type is set to
PSHELL.
|
Parameters Subpanel
Option | Action |
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desvar | Specify a name for the design variable. |
minmemb off / mindim = | Specify a value for the minimum member size control, or toggle the switch to off. |
maxmemb off / maxmemb | Specify a value for the maximum member size control, or toggle the switch to off. |
stress constraint | Specify a value for the stress constraint, or toggle the switch to none. |
fatigue constraint | Choose none, damage < or life >. |
mesh type | Specify a minimum
dimensions value smaller than the recommended size of 3 times
average element length by enabling the mesh type checkbox and
select aligned. This defines your mesh as being rectilinear and generally aligned in a single direction. |
Draw Subpanel
Option | Action |
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desvar | Specify a name for the design variable. |
draw type | Select none, single or split. |
Extrusion Subpanel
Option | Action |
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desvar | Specify a name for the design variable. |
extrusion type | Select none, no twist or twist. |
primary path | Specify the direction of the extrusion. |
secondary path | Specify how the extrusion is twisted. |
Pattern Grouping Subpanel
Option | Action |
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desvar | Specify a name for the design variable. |
pattern type | Select a pattern type. |
Pattern Repetition Subpanel
Option | Action |
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desvar | Specify a name for the design variable |
main / secondary / none | Select whether you are establishing a main coordinate system, a secondary design variable, or neither. |
system /coordinates | Choose to manually enter the values for the coordinate system, or to graphically select the system. |
global system / local system | Select a reference coordinate system. |
anchor | Select the anchor node. |
Command Buttons
Button | Action |
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create | Create the design variable. |
reject | Revert the most recent changes. |
review | Review the load in the graphic area. |
update | Update the load with the most recent changes. |
return | Exit the panel. |