While working with complex geometry (having small features, chamfers, fillets, sharp corners) mesh it might fail. Many a times COSMOS tells you what node or element failed. The reason for failure is usually the element was over stretched in trying to accommodate for features. The next logical step would be to apply local mesh controls in regions of failure. But first we need to locate where is that node or element located. To do so. ….
1. 1. Write down the node or element you wish to locate.
2. 2. Right click on mesh icon and click on “List Selected”.
3 3. Activate radio button for node or element.
4. 4. Select the component from solids folder or surfaces (from SolidWorks feature Manager Design Tree) , click update.
Rajat Trehan
Product Manager - Design Validation
Computer Aided Technology Inc.
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