PREPARATION

 

As shown in Figure 7.1.1, there are several functions in the PREPARATION dialog box. The user may start with import part geometry or part mesh using BSE/PREPARATION/IMPORT OR FILE/IMPORT.  Refer to Section 3.6 for details on importing geometry files.

Figure 7.1.1 BSE Preparation dialog box

The CHECK DUPLICATE SURFACE function enables the user to check and highlight duplicate surfaces and include duplicate surfaces in a new part.

 

The MIDDLE SURFACE function allows user to create the middle surfaces from a solid part. For detailed information, refers to Section 5.2.23.

 

The GROUP SURFACE function allows the user to separate the TOP and BOTTOM surfaces from a solid part. Detailed information about this function is described in Section 5.2.24.

 

The UNFOLD FLANGE function enables the user to unfold the flanges fully or by incremental angles on a product. Refer to Section 6.1.2 for detailed information about unfold flange operation.

 

The PART MESH function enables the user to mesh the part geometry using PART MESHER. Detailed information on PART MESHER is provided in Section 5.3.4.

 

The MESH CHECK/REPAIR function launches the Mesh Check & Repair dialog box. Detailed information about MESH CHECK/REPAIR is provided in Section 5.5.

 

The INNER FILL function is used to fill in any holes in the part mesh. Refer to Section 6.1.8 for more details.

 

Refer to Section 6.1.10 for more information about TIPPING.