Fill Preview is a handy tool for quickly getting feedback on gate placement and flow.
Answer
Fill Preview is a pre-analysis tool visually representing the fill pattern. The Fill Preview checkbox is located in the Study Task Pane when available.
Steps to use Fill Preview
- Import your model as Dual Domain or 3D (The part does not need to be meshed)
- Place an injection cone or multiple cones directly on the model
- Place a checkmark in the Fill Preview box in the Study Task Pane
- Click on the Results Tab and play the simulation
Other information about the use of fill preview
- Fill Preview is dynamic and updates when gates are added, moved, or deleted.
- This Preview Works with a meshed or unmeshed part (Dual Domain and 3D only)
- This Preview is only available for Thermoset Injection Molding.
- This Preview does not support the use of runners or gates.
- The study must be un-calculated to work.
- Fill Preview does not detect short shots.
- Fill Preview is intended to give quick feedback on flow patterns and potential weld lines before a filling analysis.
This video will show how Fill Preview can be used.