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2D Mesh Polygon Properties Dialog

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• Generating a quality finite element mesh is central to using many SMS models
• Conceptual models make generating meshes easier
• Polygons can use a variety of meshing options to generate triangular or quadrilateral elements
• Polygons can be assigned bathymetry and material information that will be transferred with the mesh
• Scalar paving density generates elements with sizes based upon a size data set allowing for smooth transitions and a large range of element sizes and is particularly useful for coastal and wave models.
• Datasets for scalar paving density can be user defined or generated using the data calculator, the create datasets command, or LTEA (linear truncation error analysis) (ADCIRC)