[DesignModeler] A trivial problem

poikadoom · April 5, 2013, 19:31

So I'm a newbie here and self-trained in Ansys (hence a bit unskilled).

I have a problem :

Apparently when I choose to change dimensions of Layer B, the dimensions of Layer A and Layer C also change.Is it because Layer A and Layer C are a pattern of Layer B ?

By the way what do you mean by a pattern ? Is it simply a copy-pasted image of an existing geometry ?

The project I'm working on is a 3 layered plate (each layer of plate stuck to the other).If I want to create such a geometry , then what should I do (except using solidworks , catia or other CAD programs since neither do I have knowledge nor resources to use them).

Thank You in advance.

poikadoom · April 5, 2013, 19:38

Link to the geometry file : Dropbox

Please see this incase if you file the screenshot insufficient to answer.

Thank You again.

Jeremy B. · April 8, 2013, 02:22

You may be able to create your 3 layers using 3 Extrude.

Juste create one layer, use the top or bottom surface to create your second layer (just extrude the surface) and do it again for the third layer.

If i understand you right, all of your 3 layers are the same except the thickness.
So it should work for your application :
The 3 layers will be stuck to each other but with independant thickness

April 5, 2013, 19:31	A trivial problem	#1
poikadoom New Member poikadoom Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	So I'm a newbie here and self-trained in Ansys (hence a bit unskilled). I have a problem : Apparently when I choose to change dimensions of Layer B, the dimensions of Layer A and Layer C also change.Is it because Layer A and Layer C are a pattern of Layer B ? By the way what do you mean by a pattern ? Is it simply a copy-pasted image of an existing geometry ? The project I'm working on is a 3 layered plate (each layer of plate stuck to the other).If I want to create such a geometry , then what should I do (except using solidworks , catia or other CAD programs since neither do I have knowledge nor resources to use them). Thank You in advance.

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April 5, 2013, 19:38		#2
poikadoom New Member poikadoom Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Link to the geometry file : Dropbox Please see this incase if you file the screenshot insufficient to answer. Thank You again.

April 8, 2013, 02:22		#3
Jeremy B. New Member Jeremy B. Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 13	You may be able to create your 3 layers using 3 Extrude. Juste create one layer, use the top or bottom surface to create your second layer (just extrude the surface) and do it again for the third layer. If i understand you right, all of your 3 layers are the same except the thickness. So it should work for your application : The 3 layers will be stuck to each other but with independant thickness