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Units in Hypermesh CFD

Hi, I have a question with how it works the units in hypermesh CFD. I'm doing a simulation of a car and the dimensions are in mm (MMKS) so the dimensions are similar to 4000 milimeters when I measure it, the problem is when I want to mesh the diferent parts of the car, the numbers are to high due to its units, so I tried to change the U.S which is in preferences-->sketching-->units. The question is when I change the U.S to MKS the dimensions of the car are the same when I measure it but it shoudn't, maybe it only changes in the sketch section. How it works the units and how can I change the dimensions of the model?

Thanks.

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ydigit

During the CAD import process, there is a way to define target units.

Or if already imported the process via "Scale" in previous post is useful.

Scale Parts (altair.com)

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acupro

You may be looking to Scale the existing model. In the Geometry ribbon, in the pull-down arrow for the Edit section of tools, you'll find 'Scale'.

ydigit

During the CAD import process, there is a way to define target units.

Or if already imported the process via "Scale" in previous post is useful.

Scale Parts (altair.com)

ydigit

BTW; HyperMesh CFD, generally expects SI (MKS) units for most of inputs (as default Material properties are MKS).
e.g. Unit in rotating reference frame is radians/sec

Marco Alfonso Diaz Neciosup

During the CAD import process, there is a way to define target units.

Or if already imported the process via "Scale" in previous post is useful.

Scale Parts (altair.com)

That's what I was looking for, Thanks!