Mixed 2d & 3D elements

August 5, 2004, 11:31

I am using CFX5.6 and ICEM4CFX 4. My mesh in ICEM seems fine - I have a decent smooth mesh. However when I try and write out the file to CFX I get the following error message:

WARNING : family WHOLEDOMAIN has mixed of 2D and 3D elements, this is not allowed in CFX-5.

Any ideas why? Suggestions for fixing this?

Thanks, Simon

August 5, 2004, 19:18

Hi Simon,

I means a part in ICEM is composed of both 2D elements (ie shells) and 3D elements (ie volumes). Put the shells in one part and the volumes in another part and it should work.

Glenn Horrocks

P.C. · May 14, 2012, 18:12

and how can I do that?

ghorrocks · May 14, 2012, 19:32

Select the elements you want to put in a part, and put them in. Have a look at the ICEM tutorials for further information.

P.C. · May 15, 2012, 12:32

Thank you for your attention, but could not find how I can make this separation at the help, could you help me please?

ghorrocks · May 15, 2012, 20:34

Try the ICEM tutorials then. This is a really basic ICEM operation.

August 5, 2004, 11:31	Mixed 2d & 3D elements	#1
Simon Rees Guest Posts: n/a	I am using CFX5.6 and ICEM4CFX 4. My mesh in ICEM seems fine - I have a decent smooth mesh. However when I try and write out the file to CFX I get the following error message: WARNING : family WHOLEDOMAIN has mixed of 2D and 3D elements, this is not allowed in CFX-5. Any ideas why? Suggestions for fixing this? Thanks, Simon

August 5, 2004, 19:18	Re: Mixed 2d & 3D elements	#2
Glenn Horrocks Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Simon, I means a part in ICEM is composed of both 2D elements (ie shells) and 3D elements (ie volumes). Put the shells in one part and the volumes in another part and it should work. Glenn Horrocks

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May 14, 2012, 18:12		#3
P.C. New Member Paulo Cézar Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 14	and how can I do that?

May 14, 2012, 19:32		#4
ghorrocks Super Moderator Glenn Horrocks Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,854 Rep Power: 144	Select the elements you want to put in a part, and put them in. Have a look at the ICEM tutorials for further information.

May 15, 2012, 12:32		#5
P.C. New Member Paulo Cézar Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 14	Thank you for your attention, but could not find how I can make this separation at the help, could you help me please?

May 15, 2012, 20:34		#6
ghorrocks Super Moderator Glenn Horrocks Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,854 Rep Power: 144	Try the ICEM tutorials then. This is a really basic ICEM operation.