• Wedge, Tetra—Creates a mesh that may include tetrahedra, wedges, or both, based on model geometry. Use this option for models that are at least partially composed of thin sections (2.5D) with opposing surfaces. AutoGEM selects the element type that works best in each area of your model, and finds the most efficient mesh for the geometry. The result will be that the thin areas of the model will contain wedges and the thick areas will contain tetrahedra. If you use this option instead of the Tetra option, your element count may be significantly lower and your solution times, faster.

• Brick, Wedge, Tetra—Creates a mesh that may include tetrahedra, wedges, bricks, or any combination of these element types, based on model geometry. Use this option for models that are at least partially composed of thin sections (2.5D) with opposing surfaces. AutoGEM selects the element type that works best in each area of your model, and finds the most efficient mesh for the geometry. The result will be that the thin areas of the model will contain wedges or bricks and the thick areas will contain tetrahedra. If you use this option instead of Wedge, Tetra option, you may be able to minimize the number of elements in your model and achieve faster solution times.