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This section describes the capabilities of Fidesys for generating finite element meshes and provides a brief guide to using the program. Step-by-step instructions are provided for constructing a simple mesh using the example of a parallelepiped with a hole.
The steps below illustrate the Fidesys features in terms of creating a geometric model and generating a mesh on it. Following the steps described will introduce you to the basics of using the Command Line (CL) and the Graphical User Interface (GUI) without having to stop at detailed explanations. All commands given in this section are documented in the corresponding sections of the Manual.
Some clarifications on the example presented:
Each instruction has a step number. By following these steps, you will perform a series of actions corresponding to the solution of the problem.
The screenshots and other images provided show what you should see on the screen as you follow the instructions.
All command line options have the following general form:
FIDESYS> <your command>
If your Fidesys version does not have a GUI, then follow the steps specified in the CL column of the table, if there is a GUI, then follow the steps in the left column:
| GUI | CL | |
| Review GUI | Review CL | |
| Step 1 | Step 1 | Start execution |
| Step 2 | Step 2 | Creating a parallelepiped |
| Step 3 | Step 3 | Creating a cylinder |
| Step 4 | Step 4 | Setting up graphical display |
| Step 5 | Step 5 | Hole formation |
| Step 6 | Step 6 | Setting interval sizes |
| Step 7 | Step 7 | Surface mesh generation |
| Step 8 | Step 8 | Volumetric mesh generation |
| Step 9 | Step 9 | Mesh quality check |
| Step 10 | Step 10 | Definition of element type and boundary conditions |
| Step 11 | Step 11 | Mesh export |
ITEM Tutorial - Tutorial for the master program ITEM (Integrated Topological Mesh Generation Environment).
GUI Master Tools Tutorial - Tutorial on performing cuts and using other powerful tools to correct geometric models using the Fidesys graphical user interface.
Tutorial examples of separating geometric models - A set of examples and recommendations for separating (decomposing) volumes for the purpose of further breaking them down into finite elements using the Pulling scheme.
Description of the process of checking and correcting geometry - A flow chart of the process of correcting geometry and eliminating its undesirable features.