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(Created page with "= Geometry Formation = FLOOXS forms geometries using the level set method. This method allows FLOOXS to solve the moving boundary problem on a special finite element grid called an anisotropic mesh (anisomesh). A geometry is available for processing anytime a solution is available on the anisomesh. Geometries fit broadly in two categories: deposition and etch. A deposition creates a new material mesh on top of an existing mesh. An etch cuts into a material stack. = Mes...") |
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FLOOXS forms geometries using the level set method. This method allows FLOOXS to solve the moving boundary problem on a special finite element grid called an anisotropic mesh (anisomesh). A geometry is available for processing anytime a solution is available on the anisomesh. Geometries fit broadly in two categories: deposition and etch. A deposition creates a new material | FLOOXS forms geometries using the level set method. This method allows FLOOXS to solve the moving boundary problem on a special finite element grid called an anisotropic mesh (anisomesh). A geometry is available for processing anytime a solution is available on the anisomesh. Geometries fit broadly in two categories: deposition and etch. A deposition creates a new material on top of an existing mesh (upward boundary propagation). An etch cuts into a material stack (downward boundary propagation). | ||
= Mesh Generation = | = Mesh Generation = | ||
Three meshing engines are available in FLOOXS: | Three meshing engines are available in FLOOXS: | ||
# GMSH | # GMSH - most reliable for deposition and etch | ||
# Triangle | # Triangle - reliable for deposition but lower quality meshes | ||
# Internal (etch only) | # Internal (etch only) - very reliable for etch but splits existing elements in the grid. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:23, 9 October 2023
Geometry Formation
FLOOXS forms geometries using the level set method. This method allows FLOOXS to solve the moving boundary problem on a special finite element grid called an anisotropic mesh (anisomesh). A geometry is available for processing anytime a solution is available on the anisomesh. Geometries fit broadly in two categories: deposition and etch. A deposition creates a new material on top of an existing mesh (upward boundary propagation). An etch cuts into a material stack (downward boundary propagation).
Mesh Generation
Three meshing engines are available in FLOOXS:
- GMSH - most reliable for deposition and etch
- Triangle - reliable for deposition but lower quality meshes
- Internal (etch only) - very reliable for etch but splits existing elements in the grid.