Identifies geometries and sets global options for all AM-related objects in an AM Process Simulation.
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Object Properties
The Details Pane for this object includes the following properties.
| Category | Properties/Options/Descriptions |
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Build Geometry |
The part to be printed. Scoping Method: Options include (default) and . Geometry: Use selection filters to pick geometry, click in the Geometry field, then click Apply. Named Selection: Select a desired Named Selection from the drop-down menu. |
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Base Geometry |
The base plate upon which the part rests. Scoping Method: Options include Geometry Selection (default) and . Geometry: Use selection filters to pick geometry, click in the Geometry field, then click Apply. Named Selection: Select a desired Named Selection from the drop-down menu. Z Location at the Top of Base: Read-only indication of the Z location at the top of the base plate. Usually this should be 0. Layer Height: Read-only indication of the layer height used in the mesh. |
Tree Dependencies
Valid Parent Tree Object: Model.
Valid Child Tree Object: Build Settings and Support Group.
Insertion Methods
The AM Process object is inserted under the Model object in the project tree by default when using either of these two custom systems for additive manufacturing: AM LPBF Inherent Strain or AM LPBF Thermal-Structural. When not inserted automatically by a custom system, use any of the following methods after highlighting Model object:
Select the option on the Model Context Tab.
Right-click the Model object or in the geometry window and select > .
Right-click Options
In addition to common right-click options, relevant right-click options for this object include:
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: This option creates a Contact Region between the and the . The Contact Side is defined as the element faces of the bottom of the Build or Support. The Target Side is defined as the element faces of the top of the Base Plate Geometry. Both contact and target scopes are defined by Named Selection. This option is visible once you have generated a mesh.
API Reference
See the AM Process section of the ACT API Reference Guide for specific scripting information.
Additional Related Information
See the following sections for more information: