MesherOptions object

Optional arguments

elemShape2D

A SymbolicConstant specifying the default element shape for meshing two-dimensional objects. Possible values are QUAD, QUAD_DOMINATED, and TRI. The default value is QUAD_DOMINATED.

elemShape3D

A SymbolicConstant specifying the default element shape for meshing three-dimensional objects. Possible values are HEX, HEX_DOMINATED, WEDGE, and TET. The default value is HEX.

quadAlgorithm

A SymbolicConstant specifying the default algorithm for meshing an object with quad- or quad-dominated elements. Possible values are ADVANCING_FRONT and MEDIAL_AXIS. The default value is ADVANCING_FRONT.

allowMapped

A Boolean specifying whether Abaqus/CAE should allow mapped meshing, where appropriate. The default value is OFF.

minTransition

A Boolean specifying whether Abaqus/CAE should attempt to minimize the mesh transition when it moves from a coarse mesh to a fine mesh. The default value is ON.

guiPreferredElements

A list of SymbolicConstants specifying preferred Abaqus element types. This setting is relevant only when Abaqus/CAE is run interactively. When a part or part instance that has never been assigned an element type is meshed, this list is consulted. If an element type appropriate to the geometry is found in the list, it is assigned to the geometry. Multiple element types representing different shapes (for example, triangles and quadrilaterals) can be assigned in combination, but only element types that are compatible with each other are used. When more than one appropriate element type is found in the list, the first element type encountered takes precedence. This list is also consulted when populating the element type dialog; preferred types are selected by default for a region not previously assigned any element types. The default value is an empty list.