Shared Topology (ANSYS SpaceClaim)
Automated mesh node alignment for finite element solvers.
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Definition
In ANSYS SpaceClaim, Shared Topology functions as a core engineering concept. An analytical tool that identifies touching faces in assemblies, merging their mesh nodes automatically for structural and CFD analysis.
Why it matters
Errors in Shared Topology tend to cascade through the project, making early precision worth the extra effort. Ensures accurate load and heat transfers in FEA/CFD solvers, preventing disjointed mesh errors.
Common pitfalls
- Failing to configure shared topology tolerance bounds, leaving parts disconnected in solvers.
- Ignoring interference clashes.
ANSYS SpaceClaim Ecosystem Context
This concept is a core structural element of the ANSYS SpaceClaim drafting and engineering environment developed by ANSYS. A high-speed direct 3D modeler built to prepare, clean, and simplify geometry for finite element analysis.
Relevant ANSYS SpaceClaim FAQs
❓ What is the recommended practice for ANSYS SpaceClaim Direct Modeling?
Install and manage extensions through Extension Warehouse (curated) or direct .rbz files. Disable unused extensions to improve startup time. Check extension compatibility with your SketchUp version before installing. Popular essentials: Eneroth tools, FredoTools, ThomThom's CleanUp³, and Curic Suite for productivity.
❓ What is the recommended practice for ANSYS SpaceClaim Pull Tool?
SpaceClaim's direct modeling approach manipulates geometry without feature history—push, pull, move, and fill operations modify faces directly. This is ideal for concept design, geometry cleanup, and foreign CAD file editing where no parametric history exists. Work fast by selecting faces and dragging arrows.
❓ What is the recommended practice for ANSYS SpaceClaim Move Tool?
The Pull tool is SpaceClaim's primary operation: select faces and drag to extrude, offset, or revolve. Hold Ctrl while pulling to create new independent bodies. Double-click an edge to offset an entire face chain. Pull recognizes blend faces and allows radius modification by dragging fillet edges.
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