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BDF Meshing - 3rd column on 'CTETRA' lines

Alexander Fikri
Alexander Fikri over 1 year ago

Hi community forum

I am using MSC Apex to create .bdf mesh for neutronic simulation on PHITS. I would like to know how to edit the third column on the CTETRA lines directly on MSC Apex. This column is used to group mesh cells into a 'body' in my neutronic software.

Thank you

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  • Sandip Patil
    Sandip Patil over 1 year ago +1 verified
    Alexander Fikri You need to create solid element property and assign it to elements. Follow below steps>> 1. Create material. 2. Go to, 3D element properties >> Create 3D element properties >> Select…
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    0 Sandip Patil over 1 year ago

     Alexander Fikri You need to create solid element property and assign it to elements.
    Follow below steps>>
    1. Create material.
    2. Go to, 3D element properties >> Create 3D element properties >> Select Material >> Assign 3D element property >> Select Mesh / Solid.

    3. Then export bdf from study scenario.

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  • Alexander Fikri
    0 Alexander Fikri over 1 year ago in reply to Sandip Patil

    This really helps. Thank you

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