Edge Size dialog box

The Edge Size dialog box is displayed when you choose the Simulation tab→Mesh group→Edge Size command to refine the mesh applied to edges.

See Mesh sizing to learn about refining the mesh.

Number of elements

If blank, uses element length.

You can enter a nominal value in the Element size box to override default mesh sizing on curves associated with a surface, or to define a mesh on all curves that do not currently have a mesh size. This value is adjusted to fit evenly into each curve.

Element size

Modifies the default edge mesh sizing options that you can apply when refining a mesh you generated previously.

The Element size options are not typically used if you are setting the mesh size on a single curve. What they allow you to do, however, is use a single command to select many curves (possibly your entire model), specify a fairly large mesh size, and still obtain some mesh refinement around desired curves.

Minimum elements on line

Ensures that each straight line in your model will have at least a specified number of elements.

Values range from 0 to 90.

Minimum elements on closed edges

Specifies the minimum number of elements that will be placed along any closed edge, like an arc or circle.

Values range from 0 to 90.

Minimum elements on other edges

Applies a minimum to curves that are neither straight lines nor closed edges, like splines.

Values range from 0 to 90.

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