[ICEM] problem with prism layer mesh

sohrabmajd · July 15, 2018, 13:01

Hi

I have a problem with prism layer mesh for a model used quad mesh. When i try to add prism layer mesh to model, it shown a warning. it said "warning could not fix all invrted hexas".
how can i solve this warning and add prism layer mesh to my model.
help me please.
thanks

Gert-Jan · July 15, 2018, 17:17

How do you want to grow prisms from a surface full of quads. Try pen and paper. And you will find out quite soon why this doesn't work.

You can grow prisms from tetrahedral elements. They both have a triangle as base.............

July 15, 2018, 13:01	problem with prism layer mesh	#1
sohrabmajd New Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 10	Hi I have a problem with prism layer mesh for a model used quad mesh. When i try to add prism layer mesh to model, it shown a warning. it said "warning could not fix all invrted hexas". how can i solve this warning and add prism layer mesh to my model. help me please. thanks

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July 15, 2018, 17:17		#2
Gert-Jan Senior Member Gert-Jan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Europe Posts: 1,827 Rep Power: 27	How do you want to grow prisms from a surface full of quads. Try pen and paper. And you will find out quite soon why this doesn't work. You can grow prisms from tetrahedral elements. They both have a triangle as base.............