How to read .mshdb files into Ansys Meshing™ 2D/3D mesh generation and analysis capability?
Here is how you can read .mshdb files into Ansys meshing tool.
1. You will need to convert .mshdb file into .meshdat file first since you cannot read .mshdb file directly into Ansys Workbench™ simulation integration platform.
2. Copy the .mshdb file from your corrupted Ansys Workbench application folder and paste it outside of it. This file is generally located in the design point folder (dpX, where 'X' stands for the design point number). 'dpX' -> 'global' -> 'MECH'.
3. After copying the file, change the file association from .mshdb to .meshdat. This will change and add the Ansys Workbench meshing tool icon to this new file extension.
4. Now, open a fresh Ansys Workbench tool session and use the 'File' -> 'Import' option to load the .meshdat file. If your .mshdb file isn't corrupted, you should be able to load the file correctly and modify your mesh settings and named selections in meshing.