Modeler Validation Settings

You can adjust the degree to which the software checks a model for faults that could jeopardize mesh accuracy.

There are three levels of model validation for a given design: Warning Only, Basic, and Strict.

• Warning Only – allows all models to pass 3D Model validation regardless of any faults that are found (acis_entity check errors). These faults are posted in the message window as warnings.
• Basic – allows most models to pass 3D Model validation. This excuses non-manifold errors and most acis_entity_check errors. Some faults are flagged as model errors (basic entity check errors), thereby prohibiting a design from proceeding to the meshing stage of an analysis. You must either correct such errors before attempting to analyze the design under the Basic setting, or change the Model Validation level to Warning Only.
• Strict – enforces a tighter tolerance for model faults than the Warning Only and Basic settings. All model faults found during 3D Model validation are posted to the message window. These errors must be corrected before attempting to analyze the design under the Strict setting, otherwise you must change the Model Validation level to Basic or Warning Only.

To set the Model Validation level:

1. Select HFSS 3D Layout > Design Settings.

   The Design Settings dialog box appears. The Validations tab lets you set the validation as Basic, Strict, or Warning Only and includes solver-specific selections.

2. Choose the desired level of validation from the Entity Check Level drop-down menu.

   You can also click the Save as Default button to make the current selection the default, or select Restore Default.

3. Click OK to accept the selection and close the dialog box.