3D to 2D/3D Element Mapping

3D linear or quadratic source element data can be mapped to 2D/3D target elements. 3D source element can have loads or results to be mapped.

1.	Import or open a 3D/2D target model.

You can import a 3D model from solver files (current model), or results files containing temperatures, pressures, or other loads. When importing, use ID offset in order to preserve the new model's IDs.

2.	Create and define a field entity.

a.	In the Model browser, right-click and select Create > Field from the context menu.

b.	In the Entity Editor, define from the current model using loads or results.

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3.	Delete the source model.

4.	Realize the field.

a.	In the Model browser, right-click on the field and select Realize from the context menu.

b.	In the Field Realization dialog, define realization settings.

c.	Click Apply.

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5.	In the Field Realization dialog, click Contour to contour the target elements of a mapped temperature loads from another 3D source model.

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