*fill_fe_holes_lines

Fills FE holes from a line selection defining the holes.

Syntax

*fill_fe_holes_lines mark_id max_width string_array number_of_strings

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify Command

Description

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Inputs

mark_id
The ID of the mark containing the lines on the hole boundary.
max_width
Maximum allowed hole width.
string_array
The string array ID that contains the additional input parameters. The string array is created using the *createstringarray command. This should always be set to 1.
Strings are indicated using the format "name: value". Valid strings are:
AdjacentComp
0 - Fill elements should be created in a new component.
1 - Fill elements should be created in the adjacent component.
2 - Fill elements should be created in the current component.
ByFeature
0 - Features should not be considered.
1 - Features should be considered.
CurvedFill
0 - Gaps are filled without taking into consideration the shape of adjacent elements.
1 - Gaps are filled taking into consideration the shape of adjacent elements, ensuring a smooth fill.
DefineMaxWidth
0 - Ignore max_width for hole filling.
1 - Consider max_width for hole filling.
Remesh
0 - Fill elements should not be remeshed.
1 - Fill elements should be remeshed.
number_of_strings
Integer indicating the size (number of strings) in the string array created using *createstringarray.

Examples

To fill the holes defined by the closed lines 1-5, using a max width of 20.5, remeshing filled elements, and creating the elements in the adjacent components:
*createmark lines 1 1-5
*createstringarray 3 "Remesh: 1" "AdjacentComp: 1" "DefineMaxWidth: 1"
*fill_fe_holes_lines 1 20.5 1 3

Errors

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:
if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}

Version History

2021