Modelling guide
This modelling guide explains how to set up your FEM-Design model to get the best results when importing into PREFAB, made for PREFAB 25.0.1.
This guide may contain errors or inaccuracies. StruSoft assumes no responsibility for the use of the information herein. You must apply your own professional engineering judgment and verify that the modelling approach is appropriate for your specific project.
The modelling guide is divided into the following parts:
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↘ Checklist – a quick checklist of the essential, recommended and plastic-redistribution-specific points
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↘ Essentials – the modelling steps needed for PREFAB to read your model correctly
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↘ Recommendations – non-essential but highly recommended checks
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↘ New optimized plastic redistribution – what to check if you intend to use this redistribution method