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We would also like to create a structured mesh where the opposite edges correspond with each other. Let's insert a Mapped Face mesh.  Under Outline, right click on Mesh, move cursor to Insert, and select Mapped Face Meshing. Alternatively, you can click on Mesh Control on the third menu and select Mapped Face Meshing. Finally select the pipe surface body in the Graphics window and click Apply next to Geometry.

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Mapped Face Demo
Mapped Face Demo
https://confluence.cornell.edu/download/attachments/111221571/Mapped+Face.gif

Edge Sizing

Now let us move on to specify the element sizing along the pipe radial direction.
Outline > Mesh > Insert > Sizing
In the Graphics window, select both the left and right edge of the geometry (press Ctrl + mouse click to multiple select). Under Details of "Edge Sizing", click Apply next to Geometry. Change the edge sizing definition Type to Number of Divisions. Enter 30 for Number of Divisions.

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Radial Sizing
Radial Sizing
https://confluence.cornell.edu/download/attachments/111221571/Radial+Sizing.gif

 

 
Now continue with the sizing in the axial direction.

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Select the left edge and right click and select Create Named Selection. Enter Inlet and click OK. Under Outline, you will see the name Inlet under Named Selections.

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Named Selection Demo
Named Selection Demo
https://confluence.cornell.edu/download/attachments/111221571/Named+Selection.gif


 
Finish naming rest of the edges. Finally, click Update .

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