SymLab doesn't force you to generate and view a mesh in an explicit simulation phase. However, sometimes it is useful to examine a mesh to diagnose simulation problems.
Surface Meshes
Assumptions
- You have downloaded, installed, and activated SymLab Panel Flow or SymLab Professional.
- You are familiar with SymLab essentials.
Procedure
- Start SymLab and do one of the following to obtain a 3D model in the View Window:
- Read a .sym file into SymLab using File->Open.
- Import a BRep, STEP, or IGES file into SymLab (e.g., download our simple scene) using File->Import.
- If you have either the Builder or Professional add-ons, use the geometry creation tools to create a 3D model.
- Select the Physics Tool Palette. Drag and drop a Substances (e.g., Air) tool onto the background of the View Window, which represents the simulation (sim).
- Select all the faces that you want to see the mesh on. In the Properties Panel change Style to Flat.
- Select the Results Tool Palette. Drag and drop the Scalar Fields->Area tool onto the faces in the View Window and select Color Map to see the mesh.
Notes
A similar procedure can be used to view the mesh on edges, but instead of Scalar Fields->Area use Scalar Fields->Length. To see a volume mesh replace Scalar Fields->Area with Vector Fields->Position.
Viewing the mesh in this manner doesn't perform the more time-consuming physics calculation. Therefore, this is a great way to ensure that the mesh is adequate to support subsequent physics calculations.