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3-Newcomer
June 20, 2023
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Simulate Live, Air Flow simulation on imported geometry

  • June 20, 2023
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Hello, 

 

I'm trying to perform an air flow simulation on a part that I imported. I used the import doctor to try to fix the geometry and create a solid. But running the simulation, I think it isn't actually doing anything. It appears as a solid body that's why I thought it would work but apparently no. 

 

 

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tbraxton
22-Sapphire II
22-Sapphire II
June 20, 2023

Define appears as a solid body? How did you test for solid geometry? You may not have solid geometry in the model. Shaded surfaces can appear solid so seeing a shaded image is not confirmation of solid geometry existence in a model.

 

If you view the import in wireframe you can tell immediately if it is a solid or not based on your system color assignments.

13-Aquamarine
July 13, 2023

You can try CFA, CFA does not require solid bodies for external flow problems. You can run air around vehicle or aircraft with sheetbodies in CFA