Hello team,
Kindly let us know if there is any function available in OpenStaad to generate (Create mesh/ Plate mesh) for Polygonal Meshing and Quadrilateral Meshing?
I would be grateful for your prompt response. Thanks in advance.
Best Regards,
Invilogic Team
You can use the following three functions to add a plate mesh in your STAAD model (in the same order) --
Geometry.DefineParametricSurface
Geometry.AddParametricSurfaceToModel
Geometry.CommitParametricSurfaceMesh
Previously, there was a simple OpenSTAAD function to add a plate mesh (like the plate mesh option available in the GUI) but I am unable to locate that function in the latest version. You can use the above mentioned functions, only problem is there is no input to select the meshing type (quad or triangular), by default quad plate mesh is generated. You can change it later from the GUI (don't use the last function if you want to change it). Also I suggest to check the OpenSTAAD manual published with Update 8 (22.08.00.175) where these functions are properly documented and a detail example is provided.