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Converting parametric surface to solid in Comsol

Posted Oct 2, 2017, 4:34 p.m. EDT 1 Reply

Samuel Ayinde
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I have this attached parametric surface in Comsol. I wanted to convert it to solid by using "Convert to solid" but it was not working. How can I go about it? Thank you.

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1 Reply Last Post Oct 2, 2017, 5:21 p.m. EDT
Jeff Hiller COMSOL Employee

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Posted: 7 years ago Oct 2, 2017, 5:21 p.m. EDT
Updated: 7 years ago Oct 3, 2017, 1:53 p.m. EDT

"Convert to solid" is used to convert the space enclosed by a bunch of surfaces into a volume. Here you only have one surface, so it's not what you're looking for.

What are you trying to do?

If you are trying to turn space located above or below the surface into a volume, then use the approach presented by the Mount St Helens example here: https://www.comsol.com/support/knowledgebase/838/

If you are trying to thicken the surface into a volume, then use the Thicken capability. This requires the Design Module (https://www.comsol.com/design-module).

Best, Jeff

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Jeff Hiller
"Convert to solid" is used to convert the space enclosed by a bunch of surfaces into a volume. Here you only have one surface, so it's not what you're looking for. What are you trying to do? If you are trying to turn space located above or below the surface into a volume, then use the approach presented by the Mount St Helens example here: https://www.comsol.com/support/knowledgebase/838/ If you are trying to thicken the surface into a volume, then use the Thicken capability. This requires the Design Module (https://www.comsol.com/design-module). Best, Jeff

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