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Transfer 2D Parametric Data in a .csv File to a 3D Surface Model

Transfer 2D Parametric Data in a .csv File to a 3D Surface Model

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Transfer 2D Parametric Data in a .csv File to a 3D Surface Model

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Use this method to map data from an old geometry model to a new geometry model during CAD parametric updates. This method uses geometry to node associativity.

Even though the u,v values are used as discrete data from a .csv file, a 2D mesh using the u,v locations is created internally. The shape function mapping is used in the 2D u,v space.

1.In the Model browser, right-click and select Create > Field from the context menu.
2.In the Entity Editor, edit the field's corresponding attributes.
a.Set Type to continuous.
b.Set System type to parametric.
c.Set Source to csv file.
d.In the File field, locate the .csv file containing the rectangular array of u,v data.

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3.Import the new model into HyperMesh.
4.Mesh the surface of the model.
Note:The surface of the model should be associated with the target mesh. Every node should be mapped to a known u,v.
5.In the Model browser, right-click on the field entity and select Realize from the context menu.
6.In the Field Realization dialog, define realization settings.
a.Using the Entity: Element selector, select the elements to be mapped.
b.Using the Surface selector, select the surface to be mapped.
c.Using the Node (0,0) and Node (1,1) selectors, select the two nodes which coincide with (0,0) and (1,1) of the u,v of the surface.
Tip:Rotate the position by selecting two nodes which define the corner locations of the u,v.
d.Click Apply. 2D parametric data is mapped to the model.

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