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Objective:

Understand which Optimization Constraints are compatible Optimization Constraint Compatibility Matrix

Applies to:

  • Topology Optimization

Procedure:

Symmetry ConstraintPassive Region ConstraintResponse ConstraintExtrusion ConstraintMin Feature Size ConstraintOverhang ConstraintPattern Repetition ConstraintSurface Extrusion ConstraintRemap ConstraintMax Feature Size ConstraintDemolding ConstraintMachining Constraint
Symmetry ConstraintYesYesYesNoYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYes
Passive Region ConstraintYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Response ConstraintYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Extrusion ConstraintYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYes
Min Feature Size ConstraintYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Overhang ConstraintYesYesNoNoYesNoNo
Pattern Repetition ConstraintYesNoNoYesYesYes
Surface Extrusion ConstraintYesNoYesYesYes
Remap ConstraintYesYesYesYes
Max Feature Size ConstraintYesYesYes
Demolding ConstraintYesNo
Machining ConstraintYes
Note:
  • Machining Constraints include a 3-axis Milling Constraint and a 5-axis Milling Constraint.
  • Response Constraints includes Natural Frequency Constraint.
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