Transfer 2D Parametric Data in a .csv File to a 3D Surface Model
Use this method to map data from an old geometry model to a new geometry model during
CAD parametric updates. This method uses geometry to node associativity.
In this example you will learn that though the u, v values are used as discrete
data from a .csv file, a 2D mesh using the u, v locations is
created internally. The shape function mapping is used in the 2D u, v space.
In the Model Browser, right-click and select Create > Field from the menu.
In the Entity Editor, edit the field's corresponding
values:
Figure 1.
Set Type to continuous.
Set System Type to parametric.
Set Source to .csv file.
In the File field, locate the .csv file containing
the rectangular array of u, v data.
Import the new model in HyperMesh.
Mesh the surface of the model. The surface of the model should be associated
with the target mesh. Every node should be mapped to a u, v.
In the Model Browser, right-click on the field
entity and select Realize from the menu.
In the Field Realization dialog, define the realization
settings:
Figure 2.
Using the Entity: Element selector, select the elements to map.
Using the Surface: selector, select the surface to map.
Using the Node(0,0) and Node(1,1) selectors, select the two nodes that
coincide with (0,0) and (1,1) of the u, v surface. You can rotate the
position by selecting two nodes which define the corner locations of the
u, v.
