Workarounds Using Other Environments

The optimization result must be processed for further use. In particular for topology optimization results, the quality of the design proposal must be checked. A validation run can be set up and started automatically following the task manager. In other environments, this is also possible but requires some - sometimes time consuming - manual work and is thus not recommended.

The procedure to set up a validation run for a solid mesh is as follows:

  • Create a smooth isosurface of your optimization results and exclude your loaded elements from the isosurface result. Note: this is only possible using Tosca Structure.pre (check "Exclude loaded Elements" box).
  • Output the isosurface to your solver format.
  • Load the isosurface into your preprocessor and add the original loaded elements (plus all elements containing loaded or fixed nodes) including the original loads and fixations.
  • Remesh your isosurface in your preprocessor.
  • Write the complete model to your solver format and start the solver run.

Note: this workflow strongly depends on your preprocessor capabilities and might require manual corrections of the model from your part.