FTLect3.ppt

Index >> << Lecture 3A Model Refinement Index >> 2 /37 Flotherm Lecture 3 << The Model So Far ? Is very simplistic ? Quick to build ? Quick to solve ? Gives a good qualitative indication of airflow and temperature in the box Index >> 3 /37 Flotherm Lecture 3 << ? Allows rapid design changes and optimization ? Allows modeling errors to be noticed quickly ? Can be used to create a more detailed model The Model So Far Index >> 4 /37 Flotherm Lecture 3 << The Next Modeling Level We will add detail …… to improve the accuracy and resolution of the model. Index >> 5 /37 Flotherm Lecture 3 << Benefits of a Structured Model ? Add Structure early in the model build – Easy to add detail – Easy to navigate – Easy to debug – Easy to send sections to the library, to colleagues, to customers and to support! Index >> 6 /37 Flotherm Lecture 3 << Benefits of a Structured Model ? Organize the Project Manager – Assemblies –“ Drag & Drop ”– Promote – Demote – Cut (Ctrl + x) – Copy (Ctrl + c) – Paste (Ctrl + v) Index >> 7 /37 Flotherm Lecture 3 << Assemblies ? Use Assemblies to organize the PM tree ? Group geometry into logical units Assemblies Assemblies binations of primitives, SmartParts and/or other assemblies, combined to create a plex object or set of objects. The FLOTHERM geometry construction method is based upon the concept of a logical hierarchy of assemblies of parts and sub-assemblies (in other words assemblies within assemblies) with the root assembly as the top-level assembly passing plete geometry structure. All objects (primitives, SmartParts and other assemblies) are created associated with a particular selected (current) assembly. To move geometry between assemblies, use cut and paste or drag and drop. To move an object within an assembly, use the promote and demote icons in the project manager. Index >> 9 /37 Flotherm Lecture 3 << Assemblies ? Can transfer to library for use in other projects ? Se