Geometry Import (+2)
Geometry Import
- STL Import: Triangulated surface meshes
- OBJ Import: Wavefront object files
- STEP/IGES Import: CAD solid models (via FreeCAD/gmsh)
- GDF Import/Export: OrcaWave native format
Mesh Generation
- Panel Discretization: Quadrilateral and triangular panels
- Waterline Refinement: Finer mesh near free surface
- Symmetry Handling: Port/starboard symmetry detection and enforcement
- Multi-body Meshing: Separate meshes for coupled analysis
Quality Validation
- Watertight Check: Closed surface validation
- Normal Orientation: Outward-pointing normals
- Aspect Ratio: Panel shape quality (target < 3:1)
- Skewness: Panel distortion metrics
- Panel Count: Optimal range 1000-5000 panels