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  • Uniform mesh from different parts

    Good morning, is it possible to create a uniform mesh (without discontinuities) from different parts? I would like to preserve the parts in order to assign easily their properties, once for example I export the bdf to Marc. Thank…

  • Restore default mesh seeding

    I would like to restore the default mesh seeds but I don't know how to do that. The mesh I did seems over-constrained so I want to come back to the default seeds (which I think are dynamically chosen by Apex to optimize the mesh). Thank you…

  • Is it possible to create body from mesh?

    Please, see the attached .bdf mesh file. My questions is that, whether is it possible to create a geometry based upon the mesh? If so, then how? Attached Files (1) model1_sim1-solution_1_topopt_mesh.zip

  • Mesh transitioning

    Good morning, I would like to know if there is a direct way to make a mesh transitioning, from a fine to a coarse region. Thank you, Kind regards

  • Polar array of a mesh

    Good morning, I wanted to know if there is the possibility to make a circular copy of a mesh around an axes. Thank you

  • When exporting a BDF from Apex, I get multiple copies of the same section definition, is there a way to prevent this?

    My section definitions define multiple parts, but if I was to do this in patran, there would be one PSHELL card which defines a selection of elements. Ideally when moving from Apex to Patran, I want to minimise the number of PSHELL entries for large assemblies…

  • How to change 2D element orientations IN APEX? (i.e. rotate the csys about the normal?)

    I can flip the normal but can I then rotate the element's coord sys so that X points in a particular direction? Using Apex to pre-pre-process composite panels so element X direction is as important as element normal. Thanks.

  • How to add missing tool bar n MSC Apex?

    How to add missing tool bar n MSC Apex?

  • Is there a way to rename my analysis "Studies"? Something more descriptive than "Static Scenario Assembly 1"

    Is there a way to rename my analysis "Studies"? Something more descriptive than "Static Scenario Assembly 1"

  • How can I interrogate nodal results values in Apex?

    For example, in a fringe plot of stress or composite failure indices, I'd like to click on particular nodes to have the nodal values displayed there. Short of this, is there a way to pick the values out of a file?

  • Is the fastener automation script demonstrated in recent webinars available to us?

    Not only would it be useful to me by itself, but also in helping me ramp up with Apex scripting. Thanks!

  • I have 19 surfaces to represent a roof. I apply a single pressure to all the surfaces. Three have the pressure going in the wrong direction. How do I reverse the normal direction for those 3 surfaces?

    I have 19 surfaces to represent a roof. I apply a single pressure to all the surfaces. Three have the pressure going in the wrong direction. How do I reverse the normal direction for those 3 surfaces?

  • I have a straight curve in the XY plane, lets say 10 units long. I want to create another curve by translating say 5 units in X. How can I do this?

    I have a straight curve in the XY plane, lets say 10 units long. I want to create another curve by translating say 5 units in X. How can I do this?

  • I have an Apex model that has one geometry part that is meshed. How can I import that into another Apex database as a new part containing the geometry and corresponding mesh?

    I have an Apex model that has one geometry part that is meshed. How can I import that into another Apex database as a new part containing the geometry and corresponding mesh?

  • How do I Scale Model Results?

    How do I Scale Model Results?

  • Edge Tie versus Glue versus Patran Equivalencing

    Say I have two parts in Apex, each with one surface that share an edge. When I mesh the two parts, there is no mesh congruency across the shared edge. Can you please explain what is the difference between the following three methods: Create an edge…

  • How to delete individual finite elements?

    I just finished 2D meshing a large model with 200 parts ... many are tied together with edge ties. Now I run Mesh Quality and have 385 INVALID elements out of 85,000 or so. I did a show only and Apex shows me those bad guys. Most are slivers. I would…

  • Upon launching Apex Grizzly, why does it ask to insert a disk?

    Upon launching Apex Grizzly, why does it ask to insert a disk?

  • Where in Apex can I find the name of the database that is currently open in Apex?

    Where in Apex can I find the name of the database that is currently open in Apex?

  • How to create MNF file export in Harris Hawk

    I am using Apex Student Edition. In Grizzly the mnf file export tab was in output requests for normal modes. In Harris Hawk that tab is missing. Jozef

  • To hide or not to hide... that is the question!

    When selecting faces of solids or surfaces, you can use the "H" key to hide the surface or face that is "closest" to the cursor. That allows you to "drill down" into a solid model and select the face or surface that you are after. My question is…
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