Non Manifold Edge Error in HFSS

[Mayyu25]

Hi,

Can someone please explain me how non-manifold error is caused in HFSS and if there is any technique to fix it??

The model which I am using is imported from Solidworks and I guess HFSS doesn't allow modifications to the physical dimensions of the models which are imported from other design softwares.

The file which I imported is in .igs format from Solidworks version 15 and the HFSS version which I am using is version 13.0. I cannot share the model design on this forum due to confidentiality reasons.

Any help is really appreciated.

Thanks.

Mayuresh

 

[Azulykit]

Importing 3D cad from other tools while possible often fails for many reasons. The non-manifold error suggests that there is a discrepancy in the import. You may be able to repair it by redrawing the offending components. There are "healing" features in HFSS that may help but I have usually had little success with them. It is possible to convert the parts in the import to a parametric model.

My approach is to use the import as a guide but redraw it using the primatives in HFSS and then make the import non-model and go off and solve using the new parametric model. I have found that to be the best in the long run.

I have had better luck communication with SolidWorks through *.sld and *.sat files but it ofter takes a bit of fooling around to decide which *.sat to use.



HFSS is now at rev. 17.1. Life would be easier for you if you were to use it there. Version 13 is probably about 5-6 years old now.