HFSS15: Modeler Validation Settings

You can adjust the degree to which the software checks a model for faults that could jeopardize mesh accuracy. There are three levels of model validation that a user can specify for a given design: Warning Only, Basic, and Strict. Note that this setting affects only the "3D Model" stage of a design validation.

• The Warning Only entity check setting allows all models to pass 3D Model validation regardless of any faults that are found (acis_entity check errors). These faults are posted in the message window as warnings.

• The Basic entity check setting allows most models to pass 3D Model validation. This excuses non-manifold errors and most acis_entity_check errors. Some faults are flagged as model errors (basic entity check errors), thereby prohibiting a design from proceeding to the meshing stage of an analysis. You must either correct such errors before attempting to analyze the design under the Basic setting, or you must change the Model Validation level to Warning Only.

• The Strict entity check setting enforces a tighter tolerance for model faults than the "Warning Only" and "Basic" settings. All model faults that are found during 3D Model validation are posted to the message window. These errors must be corrected before attempting to analyze the design under the Strict setting, or you must change the Model Validation level to Basic or Warning Only.

To set the Model Validation level:

1. Select Modeler->Validation Settings.

This displays the Validation Settings dialog that lets you set the validation as basic, strict, or warning only.

2. Choose the desired level of validation from the Entity Check Level drop down menu.

You can also click the Save as Default button to make the current selection the default. You can select the Restore Default button.

3. Click OK to accept the selection and close the dialog.