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.

s4crebleu · April 17, 2025, 04:58

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Originally Posted by Jon Faried

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.

Hi Jon, Im currently encountering the same problem and Iwas wondering what you meant by "select all the wall components"? Any chance you could clarify on that please?

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October 25, 2018, 03:20		#3
Jon Faried New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 10	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.