Convert Pixel Directly into Elements

[john.chen]

Is there anyway that ScanFE can create brick elements just following each individual pixels? (not considering of smoothing or any other filters)

For example, a model like

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based on pixel

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Many thanks!

PS: It is my first time to post a question and I am not sure if I am doing the right way :P

[john.chen]

Obviously I clicked wrong option to start a new topic...

Sorry guys -_-

[Simon]

Hi John

You can do this by altering some of the advanced parameters in the Volume meshing tab in the Model Configuration dialogue. All you have to do is ensure that you select +FE Grid as your meshing algorithm and then select a Voxel in the Mesh type section of the advanced parameters. It is also advisable to turn off the interior and boundaries mesh adaption by setting it to 1x1x1.

I have attached a screenshot to this post showing how the set-up should look.

I hope that is helpful

[john.chen]

Thanks so much Simon!!!

This is fantastic :)

Hi John

You can do this by altering some of the advanced parameters in the Volume meshing tab in the Model Configuration dialogue. All you have to do is ensure that you select +FE Grid as your meshing algorithm and then select a Voxel in the Mesh type section of the advanced parameters. It is also advisable to turn off the interior and boundaries mesh adaption by setting it to 1x1x1.

I have attached a screenshot to this post showing how the set-up should look.

I hope that is helpful

[john.chen]

Hi Simon,

Sorry for bothering you again.

I did as what you showed in the picture, and the mesh goes quite well in the first look.

When I checked the nodal numbers on each face of the model (it should be a cube since in ScanIP it shows equal lengths on each side), they don't match up with each other.

Is it normal in this type of mesh?

Many thanks for your help.

John

Thanks so much Simon!!!

This is fantastic :)

Hi John

You can do this by altering some of the advanced parameters in the Volume meshing tab in the Model Configuration dialogue. All you have to do is ensure that you select +FE Grid as your meshing algorithm and then select a Voxel in the Mesh type section of the advanced parameters. It is also advisable to turn off the interior and boundaries mesh adaption by setting it to 1x1x1.

I have attached a screenshot to this post showing how the set-up should look.

I hope that is helpful

[Simon]

Hi John,

I am glad you have been able to generate the voxel mesh.

With regards to your question about the nodal numbers on each face, my initial thoughts would be to ensure that all of the settings in the 'pre-processing' tab are turned off, and to ensure that there is no empty space around the cube. However I think it might be necessary to clarify the issue you are experieincing a little further, so someone from our support team will be in contact very shortly.

Many Thanks

Simon