How to mesh each part one by one?

[Anonymous]

There are several parts in my simulation model. I wnat to know  how to mesh each part one by one? For example: Mesh part 1 fist and make sure the elements quality is ok. Then, mesh part 2 sole. Repeat the process until  finish meshing all parts.  

                                                                   Ccz90 

[John_Holtz · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Realistically, the answer is no. If some parts are not meshed by suppressing them, then those parts are marked as being incomplete. (A red X appears on the "CAD Mesh Options" branch under each part). The red X's need to be fixed before the model can be analyzed, and meshing the parts simultaneously is the only option to eliminate the red X's.

If you really, really, really want to you it, you can put each part of the assembly into a different file, mesh each file one at a time, and then merge the files into an assembly. The problem with this is getting all of the part files in the proper location in space. Usually, the parts are drawn at an arbitrary location and positioned within the assembly.

Also, if the parts are meshed independently, then the mesh will not match between the different parts. This will limit what type of analysis and contact types can be used. Anything that requires a matched mesh would not work.

Just for everyone's information, if the goal were to get a different mesh size on each part, this can be done. Simply right-click on a part and choose "CAD Mesh Options > Part...". This will display a dialog (similar to the "3D Mesh Settings" dialog) where the mesh size and a few other parameters can be specified. Repeat this for every part that you do not want to follow the model "3D Mesh Settings".