ANSYS APDL Imported my model from solidworks, volumes wont define.

[BOCrugby11]

Imported my model from solidworks by converting to IGES file, imports fine except only areas and lines are defined, so when I try to mesh it it just says volumes not defined. Also need to use the LINK10 element to act as shrouds on the model which is a sailboat mast. Ive attached the imported ansys model and the soldiworks model. Any tips on how to get it to work would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Drej]

Try importing as another format - either parasolid or step should do the trick if you're able to from Solidworks. IGES is generally a pretty poor format standard for static geometry (in fact it's not even a "standard"), and to my knowledge IGES is only able to deal with 1D and 2D geometry.


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