Creating 3D Properties

You can create a 3D property and apply this property to 3D elements. Applying a 3D property to 3D elements allows you to specify the solid physical behavior of 3D elements.

Before you begin: An ELFINI linear elastic material must be applied. See Applying a Core Material.
Related Topics
Meshing 3D Geometries
Solid Property
Updating All Properties

  1. In the Structural Properties toolbar, click 3D Property .

    The 3D Property dialog box appears.

  2. Optional: In the Name box, modify the name of the property.

  3. Select a 3D geometry or a 3D mesh on which you want to apply a 3D property.

    In the case of a geometric support, only 3D bodies can be selected.

    The 3D Property dialog box is updated. The material that has been applied to the selected support appears automatically in the Material box, and the domain that will be used is displayed automatically in the Domain box. By default, the first domain or the domain that has been set as default is selected (see Setting a Default Material Domain).

    Warning: Do not use orthotropic 2D materials in the 3D property definition. See ELFINI Linear Elastic Material Properties.

  4. Optional: If you need to change the material domain, choose another ELFINI linear elastic domain.

    1. Click .

      An immersive window appears and displays all the domains associated with the selected material.

    2. Double-click the domain you want to use.

    The immersive box closes and the selected domain is displayed in the Domain box.

  5. Optional: By default, no axis system is associated with the material used in the 3D property. To associate an orientation with the material, select one of the following in the Material orientation list:

    • By axis to orient the associated material with an axis system. See Modifying the Axis System.
    • By surface to orient the associated material with a surface and a direction.

    Important: The availability of this option depends on your available licenses. See Licensing.

  6. Click OK.

    The 3D property is created, and 3D Property.1 appears in the specification tree under the Properties set.