Meshing the model

You will now generate the finite element mesh. You can choose the meshing technique that Abaqus/CAE will use to create the mesh, the element shape, and the element type. The meshing technique for one-dimensional regions (such as the ones in this example) cannot be changed, however. Abaqus/CAE uses a number of different meshing techniques. The default meshing technique assigned to the model is indicated by the color of the model that is displayed when you enter the Mesh module; if Abaqus/CAE displays the model in orange, it cannot be meshed without assistance from you.


In this section:

Assigning an Abaqus element type
Creating the mesh