10.5.2. Changing the Number of Elements on a Selected Master Topology Edge

You can control the number of elements along any master topology edge that is outside of the boundary layer region by right-clicking the edge in the viewer and selecting one of the following commands:

  • Insert Edge Split Control

    This option inserts an Edge Split object under the Mesh Data object, provided that the applicable master topology edge is outside, or along the outer perimeter of, the boundary layer region. You can then edit the Edge Split object to adjust the edge split factor.


    Note:  Edge Split objects are not available when using the ATM3D meshing approach.


  • Increase Edge Refinement and Decrease Edge Refinement

    These options enable you to choose a preset amount by which to increase or decrease the edge split factor. An Edge Split object is automatically added for the selected edge if one has not been created already.

The Edge Split object displays the base and actual block edge split counts for the applicable master topology edge. You can remove the Edge Split object by right-clicking it in the object selector and selecting Delete.