Applying a Local Mesh Size to a Wire, Edge, Face or Region

A local mesh size can be set on a wire, edge, face or a region to influence the mesh size.

The steps described below to define a local mesh size are similar for wires, edges and regions.
  1. In the model tree, select the relevant part.
  2. In the details tree select the wire, edge, face or region where you want to apply a local mesh setting.
    Tip: Multiple entities can be selected and edited simultaneously.
  3. From the right-click context menu, click Properties.
  4. On the Modify Face dialog, click the Meshing tab.
    Figure 1. The Modify Face dialog (Meshing tab).


  5. Select the Preserve entity check box to include entity in the mesh should it be very small.
  6. Select the Local mesh size check box to enable the local mesh size for the selected item.
  7. In the Mesh size field, enter a local mesh size.
  8. Click OK to set the local mesh size and to close the dialog.
  9. Remesh the model to view the local mesh refinement.
Tip: Define a local mesh size variable to simplify mesh convergence studies.