How to use imprint/extend option for 2D mesh for local changes in the geometry.

Sam George

Hello,

 

Question 01: What is the quickest way to get the update (rib mesh update) using imprint/extend option.
If there are any links demonstrating similar cases, please share.

I usually do these changes manually, but I hope in the new releases of hyperworks we could do this updates faster. 

Question 02: Will imprint/ extend options work if there is mesh penetration?

 

Regards,

Sam George

Jason_Craanen

Hello,

I would actually look at the Fuse tool

https://2022.help.altair.com/2022.3/hwdesktop/hwx/topics/chapter_heads/fuse_shell_mesh_r.htm

Make sure you are working with the shell faces.

Here is a youtube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ_caQ7UyVs

Based on your model, you may need to play with the options that work best for you. Also possible you might need some cleanup after using morph or some other tools.

thanks

 

 

Sam George

Great, thanks for the reply. fuse works better than imprint.