Mesh

The following video shows how to create a basic mesh for the sign and post using size and element shape controls.

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Summary of steps in above video:

• Open Mesh settings and add a Body Sizing of 2.65in to the post.
• Add an element shape Mesh Control to both the post and the sign, choosing Hexahedrons.
• Generate the Mesh.

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