6. Output

Transfers data from generated Mesh Workflow data to Ansys Mechanical geometry parts along with its associated mesh with type entities based on zones.

Object Properties

The Details Pane properties for this object include the following.

CategoryProperties/Options/Descriptions

Definition

Data Transfer Type: Create the new geometries based on the data transfer type.
By Zones: Create geometrical entities and named selections from zones.
Process Entities of Type: Set the type of entities dimension based on zones
Volume Zones:Allows you to process the volume zones and transfer it as solid bodies in Geometry.
Face Zones: Allows you to process the face zones and transfer it as surface bodies in Geometry.

Tree Dependencies

Insertion Options

Use any of the following methods for inserting Output object.

  • Right-click Model and click Insert > Mesh Workflows. Select the Mesh Workflow Type.

  • Click Model. In the Model Context tab, under the Mesh group, click Mesh Workflows. Select the Mesh Workflow Type.

  • Right-click Mesh and clickInsert > Mesh Workflows. Select the Mesh Workflow Type.

  • Click Mesh. In the Mesh Context tab, under the Mesh Workflow group, click Mesh Workflows. Select the Mesh Workflow Type.

Right-click Options

In addition to common right-click options, relevant right-click options for this object include: Availability is dependent on the selected object.

  • Complete Workflow: Allows you to complete the workflow by transferring generated data back to new mechanical geometry parts along with the corresponding part meshes.

  • Rename: Allows you to rename the output.

  • Clear Output Data: Allows you to clear the output data in the workflow. Clear Output Data is available only if the mesh workflow is completed.

API Reference

See the Mesh Workflows section of the ACT API Reference Guide for specific scripting information.

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