Error: Rigid Body has empty Surface

xlucasgoulart · May 15, 2018, 12:54

I'm learning how to use STAR CCM+ now for a project and I'm currently working on a simple simulation of a sphere close to the free water surface.

Whener I try to run the simulation, instantly, the error occurs. This is how it looks:

Jon Faried · October 25, 2018, 01:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by xlucasgoulart

I'm learning how to use STAR CCM+ now for a project and I'm currently working on a simple simulation of a sphere close to the free water surface.

Whener I try to run the simulation, instantly, the error occurs. This is how it looks:

I've encountered a similar problem (also with a body which is supposed to float on a free water surface). Any chance you've figured out the solution since you posted this?

Thanks!

Jon Faried · October 25, 2018, 03:20

OK, scratch that. I simply forgot to select all of the wall components as the parts forming the rigid body.

This is why we drink coffee.

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October 25, 2018, 03:20		#3
Jon Faried New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 9	OK, scratch that. I simply forgot to select all of the wall components as the parts forming the rigid body. This is why we drink coffee.