[DesignModeler] Airfoil coordinate importing in DesignModeler

Aerofluid · March 28, 2015, 15:42

Hello,

I am trying to draw wing in ANSYS Design Modeler. I have imported the airfoil coordinate file in DM through 3-D curve. But the geometry is not changing to blue color after generating the curve and also I cannot modify the geometry. Where am I doing wrong? Can someone, please, help me on this?

TIA

rrr311 · March 29, 2015, 15:14

Did you use Concept > Surfaces from Edges?

http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/att...-points-dm.jpg

Best,
Rahul

Aerofluid · March 31, 2015, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrr311

Did you use Concept > Surfaces from Edges?

http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/att...-points-dm.jpg

Best,
Rahul

Thanks a lot Rahul. It is working now.

But what is the problem with concept>3D curve option? Can you kindly explain it? I am mainly following a tutorial and it is done by that method but in my case, it didn't work.

Regards,
Osman

rrr311 · March 31, 2015, 17:44

Osman,

3D curve as the name suggests, creates a 3D curve (a line body). You need to create a surface (surface body) from the 3D curve, if you trying to perform 2D simulations. You would have to extrude the surface (solid body), if you are trying to do 3D simulations. Complex 3D wing profiles can be modeled using the sweep/blend options.

Best,
Rahul

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March 29, 2015, 15:14		#2
rrr311 Member Rahul Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 31 Rep Power: 13	Did you use Concept > Surfaces from Edges? http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/att...-points-dm.jpg Best, Rahul

March 31, 2015, 17:44		#4
rrr311 Member Rahul Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 31 Rep Power: 13	Osman, 3D curve as the name suggests, creates a 3D curve (a line body). You need to create a surface (surface body) from the 3D curve, if you trying to perform 2D simulations. You would have to extrude the surface (solid body), if you are trying to do 3D simulations. Complex 3D wing profiles can be modeled using the sweep/blend options. Best, Rahul