2D remeshing workflow
Hey everyone,
I was wondering, what is a common workflow for remeshing 2D shell meshes.
For example, when you work with shell meshes of sheet metals, but you do not have CAD data. You maybe have *.key or *.k files with FE model data and you want to work with this.
Sometimes you have to change the mesh (add/delete openings or change the mesh size)
What is a good workflow for this task? Do you see different workflows in terms of a) time needed to complete the task and b) quality of resulting mesh ?
Right now, this is how I did it:
1) Import FE data to HM
2) Tools > Features:
- Using 'connected' gave good results
- Create plot elements and edit them, if necessary
3) Geometry > Surfaces > From FE:
- Using the feature-plot-elements
4) Delete old mesh
5) Modify surface, if necessary
6) Automesh on surface
This takes quite some work.
When I tried to remesh the existing elements, I had a lot of failed areas and I cannot modify the geometry that easily.
The problem is, the surfaces based on a rough mesh is realy rough and not a good base for a fine mesh.
I think this is a common task. Is there a better workflow?