6. Sets

Surface sets represent groups of geometry faces where loads, constraints and couplings can be applied.

These sets can be created and modified through the Sets tree.

Sets tree

Fig. 6.1 Sets tree

Tip

If the uploaded CAD geometry features colored faces, these will be automatically grouped into pre-defined sets.

This allows for templating of CAD variants on the same project, via the UI Import Setup feature, by selecting the Use existing sets with same color option.

Selecting a set from the Sets tree will open the Set properties panel. This panel allows for changing the set name, color, and faces.

Set properties

Fig. 6.2 Set properties panel

These sets can be edited until the topology optimization is submitted.

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It is recommended for CAE teams to name sets with sensible names common to similar applications. This should help to speed up workflows when it comes to adding loads, constraints and couplings.