Virtual Cell

Defines an individual face or edge group, defined manually or automatically. Virtual Cell objects do not appear in the tree.

Object Properties

The properties for this object include the following.

CategoryProperties/Options/Descriptions
General
Cell Class - Read-only indication of cell class for selected Virtual Cell object.
Geometry - Read-only indication of components that make up the Virtual Cell object.
Suppressed - Read-only indication of suppression status of selected Virtual Cell object.
Project to Underlying Geometry - Defines whether the mesh should project to the original underlying geometry (Yes) or faceted geometry (No).

Creation Options

  • For automatic creation of virtual cell regions, a Virtual Cell object is created for each region that meets the criterion specified in the Details view of the Virtual Topology object.

  • For manual creation of Virtual Cell objects, highlight the Virtual Topology object, select one or more faces or one or more edges in the Geometry window, and then do one of the following:

    • Choose Merge Cells on the Virtual Topology Context Tab.

    • Right-click the Virtual Topology object and select Insert > Virtual Cell from the context menu.

    • Right-click in the Geometry window and select Insert > Virtual Cell from the context menu.

API Reference

See the Virtual Cell section of the ACT API Reference Guide for specific scripting information.

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