This function allows the user to check the minimum values of the interior angles for shell and solid elements. eta/DYNAFORM checks and highlights any elements with interior angles that are less than the defined criteria. The user has an option to adjust the default criteria accordingly.

1.       Enter the interior angle in the displayed dialog box (DEFAULT = 1º). If the elements pass the interior angle check, eta/DYNAFORM prints the following message and goes back to the Model Check menu:

ALL ELEMENTS PASS CHECK!

If some elements do not pass the check, eta/DYNAFORM prints the following message with an option to create a new part.

xxxx ELEMENTS FAILED CHECK

2.         At the same time, an eta/DYNAFORM Question dialog box as illustrated in Figure 5.5.6 is displayed. If Add To New Part is selected, the Create Part dialog box is displayed to enable generation of new part. If Delete is selected, all failed elements are deleted. The Cancel option dismisses the operation.

Figure 5.5.6  eta/DYNAFORM Question dialog box