To import a surface to ANSYS in the Design Modeler, you will first need to create just the surface using a CAD program, such as Solidworks. Note that these instructions also apply to importing any part or assembly from Solidworks to ANSYS; you just need to skip the step in Solidworks on adding Surfaces.
Method I
In Solidworks:
- Right-click on the Features toolbar and add Surfaces if it is not already shown
- Choose the type of surface you would like to create (extruded, revolved etc.)
- Create your desired surface
- Save the surface as a .STP file
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