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3.4.5 Sizing Control

The sizing control sets:
w The element size for a selected body, face, or edge.
w The number of divisions along an edge.
w The element size within a user-defined “sphere of influence” that can include a selected body, face,
edge, or vertex. This control is recommended for local mesh sizing. The control must also be
attached to a coordinate system if it is to be scoped to anything other than a vertex.
w The element size within a user-defined “body of influence.” The body of influence will influence
the mesh of the body to which it is scoped, but the body of influence itself will not be meshed.
w The minimum mesh sizing used for a selected body, face, or edge. This setting overrides the
default global sizing.

Using the Local Sizing Control
The basic steps for using the local Sizing control are presented here.
w Select a body, face, edge, or vertex.
w From the Mesh Control toolbar, choose Sizing.

o Right-click on the selected object and choose Insert> Sizing.
• Specify options under Details of “Sizing” in the Type field. The value of Type can be Element Size,
Sphere of Influence, Body of Influence, or Number of Divisions. The available choices depend on t h e
topology you selected in step 1 above.

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