Define the geometry.

For details, see Geometry.

Define the topology object(s) by selecting a method and optionally changing other settings.

For details, see Topology.

Optionally modify the Mesh Data object to adjust the number of nodes.

If you plan to make a fine (high-resolution) mesh, you can optionally set the mesh density at a later time in order to minimize processing time while establishing the topology. Keep in mind that changing the mesh density can affect the mesh quality.

For details, see Mesh Data.

Optionally modify the layer objects to improve mesh quality.

For details, see Layers.

Generate the 3D mesh.

By default, the 3D Mesh object is initially unsuspended, so mesh generation happens automatically whenever the Layers object is (re)processed. For details, see 3D Mesh.

Optionally investigate the mesh and refine any of the above objects as necessary.

To help identify problem areas of the mesh, mesh analysis tools are available. For details, see Mesh Analysis.

If you change any objects that affect the mesh, you must generate the mesh again.

Save the mesh to a file.

For details, see Save Mesh Command.