Intersections between optimization optimisation results and the Design spaces are needed to create the final part, manufacturable design. This ensures all functional sharp edges are available and that the generative designed part is inside the boundary limits. An intersection can be done with the advanced user settings or inside Apex with the Apex Modeler. Therefore the final optimizaton directly in MSC Apex Generative Design.
Workflow for an intersection with MSC Apex Generative Design:
The final optimisation result needs to be exported as an STL-file directly from the
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Post Processing. We recommend exporting binary STL-files.
The exported STL-file can be imported back into the same MSC Apex Generative Design project.
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The correct unit system of the STL-file has to be selected. The Split on Feature/Vertex Angle can be deactivated.
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3. With the Geometry Edit Tools a boolean Boolean intersection with the Design space and the imported optimization optimisation result can be done.
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A Tutorial for an intersection with Apex Modeler coming soon!Now all functional surfaces and sharp edges are created.
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