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2. Geometry
2D Analysis Type
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Create Rectangle
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Check your Understanding
Go to Step 3: Mesh
Go to all ANSYS Learning Modules
Launch Design Modeler
In order to start the Design Modeler (Double Click) Geometry, 
. After the Design Modeler opens, select meter as the desired length unit.
Proper Orientation
The sketching will be done in the XY plane, so (Click) XY Plane, 
, then click on the face plane button, 
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Line Sketching
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Dimensioning
The dimensions of the rectangle will now be inputted into ANSYS. Dimension the rectangle as shown in the image below.
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Surface Creation
Here, the rectangle will be turned into a surface. To do so (Click)Concept > Surface From Sketches. Next, highlight all four edges of the rectangle and select Apply in the "Details of SurfaceSK1" table. Now, click the generate button, , in order to create the surface.
At this point save the project and then exit the Design Modeler.