Adjustments (mesh size)

Introduction

The definition of the mesh elements shape is only one part of the necessary information needed to generate the mesh. It is also necessary to determine the mesh elements size, also called the weight of nodes. There is a weight associated to each mesh node. This weight determines the distance between two neighboring elements.

The object of this section is to provide to the user the tools for adjusting the mesh size of the device.

The user will also find information on Aided mesh which permits

to use these tools in a global manner over the assembly of a project.

These various tools interact, and the user will also find certain priority rules between the different adjustments in this section.

Reading advice

The user wishing to obtain a satisfactory and time efficient automatic mesh technique can consult part « Aided mesh ».

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