Purpose

Generate a mesh from the current geometry and meshing settings.

Steps

1. Check global size, refinement, wall treatment, and maximum meshing time.

   

2. Click Generate. Click the same button while generation is running to stop it.
3. After completion, review cell count, mesh quality, and the mesh view before choosing To Setup.

Inputs and units

Input or value	Meaning	Units
Meshing settings	Current global size and local refinement definitions.	See each setting’s displayed units

Limitations

• Restarting interrupted mesh generation begins again from scratch. A progress indication alone does not confirm that a complete mesh is available.

Related topics

• Cell size
• Time limitation
• Progress bar
• Statistic panel
• Quality graphs
• To Setup