about meshing
 

hi, i'm new in this forum and also in ansys fluent software...
actually i've problem to do my final year project...
first of all, how to import my Solidworks drawing into meshing application like designmodeler, because i want to mesh it before do the fluent application....
hope anyone can help me...
thanks in advance

Hi there,

Go to File>Export in SolidWorks and save it as an IGES file.

Then in Design Modeler, go to File>Import External Cad Geometry and choose the IGES file that you save from Solidworks.

Change the settings in the bottom left to say Add Frozen (instead of Add Material), Process Solid > Yes, Process Surface > No, and then click on the generate button in the top toolbar.

Hope this helps,

Scott

hi scott, i've checked the Export menu in File, there are Export sub menu in Solidworks....
if i save as, there are option for IGES (*igs) file, can i save it to this file's type and carry on your suggestion method?
thanks for reply me...

Hi there,

Yes, i would save this as IGES and then continue with the instructions.

Cheers,

Scott

hi scott, thanks for helping me...
now i can import the file... :)
by the way, do you have any website where i can refer for my guideline to do meshing in design modular...
tq

Hi there,

You can clean up the geometry and extract the fluid domain in DesignModeler, and then you need to open ANSYS Meshing to create the mesh.

I do not know of any guides that are publically available, so I suggest you do a google search or contact someone at ANSYS through your company or from a lecturer if you are a student or academic. ANSYS should be able to provide you with training materials or at least information about a training course in your region.

Good luck!

Cheers,

Scott

hi scott, thanks for helping me....
at least i'm not blur anymore...

cheers~~