MesherOptions object

The MesherOptions object controls the default settings that Abaqus uses for all meshing methods. The MesherOptions object has no constructor. Abaqus creates the MesherOptions member when a session is started.

MesherOptions commands are intended for use at the beginning of scripts and in the abaqus_env file only; they should not be used during an Abaqus/CAE session.

The following topics are discussed:

Access

session.defaultMesherOptions

setValues(...)

This method modifies the MesherOptions object.

Required arguments

None.

Optional arguments

elemShape2D

A SymbolicConstant specifying the default element shape for meshing two-dimensional objects. Possible values are QUAD, QUAD_DOMINATED, and TRI. The default value is QUAD_DOMINATED.

elemShape3D

A SymbolicConstant specifying the default element shape for meshing three-dimensional objects. Possible values are HEX, HEX_DOMINATED, WEDGE, and TET. The default value is HEX.

quadAlgorithm

A SymbolicConstant specifying the default algorithm for meshing an object with quad- or quad-dominated elements. Possible values are ADVANCING_FRONT and MEDIAL_AXIS. The default value is ADVANCING_FRONT.

allowMapped

A Boolean specifying whether Abaqus/CAE should allow mapped meshing, where appropriate. The default value is OFF.

minTransition

A Boolean specifying whether Abaqus/CAE should attempt to minimize the mesh transition when it moves from a coarse mesh to a fine mesh. The default value is ON.

Return value

None.

Exceptions

None.

Members

The MesherOptions object has members with the same names and descriptions as the arguments to the setValues method.