This function exports the mesh data of flexible body to the shell format data (*.shl).
When using the contact with rigid body, this is useful function when you need that the meshed patch data is used instead of original patch data.
•Export patches including visible component.
•Export selected patch sets.
Figure1 Shell icon of the Export group in the FFlex Edit tab
Step to export to shell format data
Figure 2 Export Shell Data File dialog box
1. Click the STL icon of the Export group in the FFlex Edit tab.
2. The Export Shell Data File dialog box appears.
3. Select a selection type.
•If Patch sets type is selected, select patch sets and check selected patch sets using preview selected items.
4. Click Export.