Ansys mesh import problem
 

Hi,

I'm trying to do a modal analysis in Ansys. Here is my problem:

I've made a mesh with Icem and imported it to Ansys Workbench with the FE Modeler. I've connected it to my Modal Analysis System.
When I'm trying to apply supports in Mechanical I can't select the different faces of the model because the programm smoothes it somehow. I can only select the whole body. So I can't apply the support where I want to.

Thx

sounds like a non-cfd problem
 

this is a cfd forum, so don't be surprised if support for fem is scarce.
good luck!

When you import the mesh via femodeler it puts a "skin" on the mesh.

When in FEModeler you have some control over how this "skin" is created.

Either you can change the cutting angle to pick off surfaces or you can create the surfaces yourself using the picking tool.

I believe the FEModeler help has a section on doing this.

I did it. Thanks for your help...

hay i am also doing a modal analysis can u help me with that..im using ansys 11.im new to this.how to do the meshing can u help. how do i knw what element type i should select