Symmetric model reduction

Altair Forum User
Altair Forum User
Altair Employee
edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

Hi

 

I'm currently looking for a method to delete all features (elements, loads, rigid bodies, connectors, etc...) located on the positive/negative side of a plane in Hypermesh, so as to reduce a whole model into a half model with a symmetry condition.

 

Till now, i'm used to create a plane and delete manually the features with a box selection. Maybe is there an easier and safer way to do it?

 

 

Thank you in advance.

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  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited July 2013

    Hi,

     

    if you start a new model, then it is a idea to create seperate collectors for left and right side. Or you reorganize your current model.

    Then it is possible to deactivate all unneeded collectors in 'Entity State Browser' (Active & Export). Export your model with 'custom' export option !!

     

    But, of course, it is a little bit more work...

     

    Regards,

    Mario

  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited July 2013

    Thank you Mario. Unfortunately, the initial model is done by someone else. I thus have to start with the whole mesh.

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