Create Hex Mesh on a Solid in Femap

This video demonstrates how to Create Hex Mesh on a Solid in Femap.

  • First Import the Geometry. Select the command, File, Import, Geometry and choose the file.
  • Accept the defaults in the Solid Model Read Options dialog box by clicking OK.
  • Subdivide the solid to facilitate hex meshing.
  • Let’s subdivide the solid using embed and slice operations.
  • Select the Geometry, Solid, Embed Face command.
  • Select the lower surface and click OK.
  • In the solid embed face dialogue box click OK.
  • Select the Geometry, Solid, Embed Face command again.
  • You can also use the Ctrl+y hotkey to repeat the last command.
  • Select the left side surface as shown below and click OK.
  • Click OK in the Solid Embed Face dialog box.

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