Source code for abaqus.Mesh.MesherOptions

from abaqusConstants import *


class MesherOptions:
    """The MesherOptions object controls the default settings that Abaqus uses for all meshing
    methods. The MesherOptions object has no constructor. Abaqus creates the *MesherOptions* 
    member when a session is started. 
    MesherOptions commands are intended for use at the beginning of scripts and in the 
    abaqus_v6.env file only; they should not be used during an Abaqus/CAE session. 

    Notes
    -----
    This object can be accessed by:

    .. code-block:: python
    
        session.defaultMesherOptions

    """

    def setValues(self, elemShape2D: SymbolicConstant = QUAD_DOMINATED, elemShape3D: SymbolicConstant = HEX,
                  quadAlgorithm: SymbolicConstant = ADVANCING_FRONT, allowMapped: Boolean = OFF,
                  minTransition: Boolean = ON, guiPreferredElements: SymbolicConstant = None):
        """This method modifies the MesherOptions object.
        
        Parameters
        ----------
        elemShape2D
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the default element shape for meshing two-dimensional 
            objects. Possible values are QUAD, QUAD_DOMINATED, and TRI. The default value is 
            QUAD_DOMINATED. 
        elemShape3D
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the default element shape for meshing three-dimensional 
            objects. Possible values are HEX, HEX_DOMINATED, WEDGE, and TET. The default value is 
            HEX. 
        quadAlgorithm
            A SymbolicConstant specifying the default algorithm for meshing an object with quad- or 
            quad-dominated elements. Possible values are ADVANCING_FRONT and MEDIAL_AXIS. The 
            default value is ADVANCING_FRONT. 
        allowMapped
            A Boolean specifying whether Abaqus/CAE should allow mapped meshing, where appropriate. 
            The default value is OFF. 
        minTransition
            A Boolean specifying whether Abaqus/CAE should attempt to minimize the mesh transition 
            when it moves from a coarse mesh to a fine mesh. The default value is ON. 
        guiPreferredElements
            A list of SymbolicConstants specifying preferred Abaqus element types. This setting is 
            relevant only when Abaqus/CAE is run interactively. When a part or part instance that 
            has never been assigned an element type is meshed, this list is consulted. If an element 
            type appropriate to the geometry is found in the list, it is assigned to the geometry. 
            Multiple element types representing different shapes (for example, triangles and 
            quadrilaterals) can be assigned in combination, but only element types that are 
            compatible with each other are used. When more than one appropriate element type is 
            found in the list, the first element type encountered takes precedence. This list is 
            also consulted when populating the element type dialog; preferred types are selected by 
            default for a region not previously assigned any element types. The default value is an 
            empty list. 
        """
        pass