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Convert FEM Mesh to Mesh

In one sentence: Export the surface of the FEM mesh as a standard FreeCAD mesh object for STL export or visual inspection.

Overview

Workbench: FEM
Menu: FEM → Mesh → Convert FEM Mesh to Mesh

Converts the surface of the FEM mesh into a standard FreeCAD Mesh::Feature object. Useful for exporting the mesh surface, visualising it in other workbenches, or checking mesh coverage before solving.

Use cases

  • Export the mesh surface to STL or OBJ for external use.
  • Visualise the mesh in the Mesh workbench for quality inspection.
  • Quick visual check of mesh coverage and element size before running the solver.

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