Fill up Calculation Domain

Modeling: ToolsShape ToolsFill up Surrounding Space

This dialog box creates a new solid, that fills up the entire calculation volume. You get a new shape, where all shapes defined so far are embedded completely. You may say, that with this action you create a ”negative form” of your structure.

Name

In this text field you may enter a name for the new solid.

Component

Choose a new component from the select list. You can also create a new component by typing the name of the new component.

Material

Select the material to which this shape will be assigned from the list of previously defined materials or create a new material by selecting [New Material...]. You can also load a material from the material library by selecting [Load from Material Library...].

OK

Accepts the input and closes the window.

Cancel

Closes this dialog box without performing any further action.

Help

Shows this help text.

Example:

The original solid, shown in the bounding box of the calculation volume

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The new solid, created by fill up space.

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