Enum: OperationType

This enum is referenced in the “Step” tree node and reflects the type of operation being configured. Based on the type of an operation different rules are applied which define the applicable list of controls and outcomes which can be added.

Fields

Name Description
Checkpoint An operation which will create a checkpoint consisting of all data required to restore the actual state of the Step.
Connect Connect.
CreateEnclosure An operation which creates an enclosure around a specified scope. Enclosures could be spherical, convex irregular, or user defined.
CreateSurfaceMesh An operation which creates surface meshes according to the parameters given.
CreateTopology An operation which converts a mesh-based part into a part with a topology representation.
CreateVolumeMesh An operation which creates volume meshes according to the parameters given.
CreateVolumetricSizeField CreateVolumetricSizeField.
CreateZones CreateZones.
Custom Custom.
Delete Delete.
ExportMesh An operation which exports the actual mesh data to a file.
Extrude An operation which extrudes the specified surface mesh layer-by-layer in a specified direction and forms one or more new volume zones.
FillHoles An operation which closes holes in surface meshes by creating patch surfaces.
GenerateGrains GenerateGrains.
ImportCAD ImportCAD.
ImportMesh An operation which imports mesh data from a file.
ImproveSurfaceMesh An operation which improves surface meshes according to the criteria given.
ImproveVolumeMesh An operation which improves volume meshes according to the criteria given.
ManageZoneProperties ManageZoneProperties.
Match Match.
MergeVolumes An operation which combines multiple volume zones into one.
Morph Morph.
MorphPlayback MorphPlayback.
Python Python.
SetupEnvironment SetupEnvironment.
StackerCreateBaseFace StackerCreateBaseFace.
StackerStackBaseFace StackerStackBaseFace.
Undefined Undefined.
Wrap An operation which creates a closed surface around or inside a specified scope of the mesh, i.e., it allows to wrap regions of the mesh.