The meshing algorithm applies the material properties associated with the 3-D CAD geometry to the cell edges of the grid. The discretized, meshed representation of the CAD geometry is passed to the calculation engine rather than the CAD geometry itself.

Accuracy Enhancements

XFdtd applies mesh settings to individual parts that enhance the accuracy of traditionally staircased meshes.

Dielectric Volume Averaging
Enable meshing for dielectric parts.
Singularity Correction
Resolve the highly varying fields near metallic edges.

Additional Topics

The meshing algorithm and allows users to make adjustments and view the final result.

Mesh View Controls
Render 2-D mesh cutplanes or the entire 3-D mesh.
Meshing Order
Prioritize meshing of co-incident, overlapping, and intersecting parts.
Part Meshing Properties
Adjust the mesh settings for an individual part.
Touching Objects
Identify and separate intersecting objects in the mesh.