Meshing an irregular shape

Joe_DDM

Beginner here. I'm trying to mesh the model attached with a hex mesh. I gather I need to create a 2D mesh first. When I try and use the "BatchMesher" option, it does nothing. It doesn't come up with an error it just doesn't do anything. Any ideas?

Jason_Craanen

Hello,

Can you please share the model again or share a screen grab?

You might also want to check out these resources for hex meshing

Training

https://learn.altair.com/enrol/index.php?id=737

YOutube

https://www.youtube.com/%40altairhowto/search?query=hex

Jason_Craanen

Ahh right, this one. I would recommend either slicing the whole solid into mappable solids. Or make cross section slices mesh, drag and morph.

Here are some resources on solid meshing and morphing

Training

https://learn.altair.com/course/view.php?id=737

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/%40altairhowto/search?query=solid%20hex%20mesh

https://www.youtube.com/%40altairhowto/search?query=morph

Help

\https://help.altair.com/hwdesktop/hwx/topics/pre_processing/geometry/surfaces_drag_unity_t.htm#meshing_hex_c

https://help.altair.com/hwdesktop/hwx/topics/pre_processing/meshing/meshing_solid_map_unity_c.htm?zoom_highlight=map

https://help.altair.com/hwdesktop/hwx/topics/chapter_heads/morph_r.htm

Jason_Craanen

Hello,

Can you please share the model again or share a screen grab?

You might also want to check out these resources for hex meshing

Training

https://learn.altair.com/enrol/index.php?id=737

YOutube

https://www.youtube.com/%40altairhowto/search?query=hex

Joe_DDM

Here as some pictures.

Jason_Craanen

Ahh right, this one. I would recommend either slicing the whole solid into mappable solids. Or make cross section slices mesh, drag and morph.

Here are some resources on solid meshing and morphing

Training

https://learn.altair.com/course/view.php?id=737

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/%40altairhowto/search?query=solid%20hex%20mesh

https://www.youtube.com/%40altairhowto/search?query=morph

Help

\https://help.altair.com/hwdesktop/hwx/topics/pre_processing/geometry/surfaces_drag_unity_t.htm#meshing_hex_c

https://help.altair.com/hwdesktop/hwx/topics/pre_processing/meshing/meshing_solid_map_unity_c.htm?zoom_highlight=map

https://help.altair.com/hwdesktop/hwx/topics/chapter_heads/morph_r.htm