The MesherOptions object controls the default settings that Abaqus uses for all meshing methods. The MesherOptions object has no constructor. Abaqus creates the MesherOptions member when a session is started.
MesherOptions commands are intended for use at the beginning of scripts and in the abaqus_env file only; they should not be used during an Abaqus/CAE session.
session.defaultMesherOptions
This method modifies the MesherOptions object.
Required arguments
Optional arguments
A SymbolicConstant specifying the default element shape for meshing two-dimensional objects. Possible values are QUAD, QUAD_DOMINATED, and TRI. The default value is QUAD_DOMINATED.
A SymbolicConstant specifying the default element shape for meshing three-dimensional objects. Possible values are HEX, HEX_DOMINATED, WEDGE, and TET. The default value is HEX.
A SymbolicConstant specifying the default algorithm for meshing an object with quad- or quad-dominated elements. Possible values are ADVANCING_FRONT and MEDIAL_AXIS. The default value is ADVANCING_FRONT.
A Boolean specifying whether Abaqus/CAE should allow mapped meshing, where appropriate. The default value is OFF.
A Boolean specifying whether Abaqus/CAE should attempt to minimize the mesh transition when it moves from a coarse mesh to a fine mesh. The default value is ON.
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Exceptions
The MesherOptions object has members with the same names and descriptions as the arguments to the setValues method.