Geometry

In this section, we will go in the DesignModeler to draw the rosette. We will then create surface elements from our drawing. These will later be imported into mechanical in the meshing step. We first need to define a new coordinate system, as shown in the video below. 

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We then draw our first gauge and give it the proper dimension.

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This video will show you how to insert a midpoint, which will be helpful to put the gauges at their correct locations. We will also show you how to copy your gauge to make the other two.

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With the midpoints correctly defined and being static relative to the gauges, we specify their distances from the coordinate axis.

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Finally, we orient the gauges and create surface elements from our drawing.

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