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[Guillaume ANFOSSI]

Hello

Is it possible to choose the order element of mesh in Refine?

Thanks,

[Devendra Badgujar]

Hello, 

Currently this is not possible in Discovery. You can refer this Mesh Evaluation (ansys.com) & How to check mesh quality in Discovery Refine Stage - Ansys Knowledge to monitor mesh statistics evaluate mesh quality.

Regards,

Devendra 

[Guillaume ANFOSSI]

Hello,

Which is used by default, linear or quadratic ?

Thanks,

[Devendra Badgujar]

Hello, 

For structural analysis we always use higher-order elements in Refine. If you check the structural mesh in Refine, you can see that the element edges are curved, .i.e. the elements are quadratic.

Regards, 

Devendra  

[domafi4433]

Use higher-order elements in Refine for structural analysis.

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[zip.it.bro.1212]

Adjusting the element order in a mesh determines whether your engineering simulation uses simple linear shapes or higher-order quadratic curves to capture complex stresses with high accuracy. Choosing higher-order elements gives you razor-sharp detail along curved boundaries without overloading your processing power—a balance that is okay to strive for in any tech workflow. It works much like tuning a video platform's resolution, where smart encoding ensures fans can seamlessly stream full matches replays without experiencing frustrating lag or heavy buffering. Whether you are refining a structural model or serving crisp sports video, getting the underlying resolution right keeps everything running smoothly.