Splitting a face

[ptc-2751838]

I would like to know how to split the face of a solid part? I bring parts/assemblies into Ansys for analysis and would use the split area to define mesh constraints.
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[eric.mills]

Jason While I have worked with ANSYS for a while I will have to ask are you using the Pro-E plug-in or importing via step or IGES? The way to split that surface would be to create a surface or two surfaces in Pro-E and have them stop at your split line. Pro/Mechanica has that feature if you want to create a surface "patch" for loading a small area of the surface. Eric

[RayEllender]

If you have Mechanica, then make a Surface Region in Mechanica, then export from Mechanica (note you can also add loads & constraints in FEM Mode). If you don't, then its a nightmare. You either need to become an expert in using surfaces in Pro/E, or add a 'dummy' feature (eg. a small extrusion where you want to put the load or constraint) PS We have Mechanica, so I have never tried what I say next, but if you don't have Mechanica, but try to go into it, instead of rejecting you completely it may put you into FEM Mode, which is for setting up models for export to Ansys or Nastran. I am not sure what it lets you do in FEM Mode, but maybe it will let you make surface regions - Try it. PPS why PTC haven't been smart enough to port surface regions and volume regions into Pro/E I don't know, as it is really useful and easy, but only found in Mechanica

[mhockenhull]

Hi Jason, I am an ex-PTC long-time user of Pro/E and recently created some documentation on behalf of one of my customers which goes some way to solving your problem. There are a few limitations to the technique but if you get in touch with me directly at martin@evodesignsolutions.com I will send you a copy of the document. Best regards, Martin