Question:
What effects does the precision setting have on the model?
Answer:
In order to avoid inconsistencies in a model caused by data imports from CAD programs or by modeling, RFEM 6 provides the option to define model tolerances for nodes, lines, surfaces, and directions in the input data. In this sense, the tolerance is defined from which the nodes, lines, surfaces, and distances are to be evaluated as identical and summarized.
These model tolerances are taken into account in the program, on one hand, when individual model parameters are modified using the "Move/Copy" function and, on the other hand, when the "Drag & Drop" function is used. However, if the position of the model parameters is defined using the table, the specified tolerances can be fallen short of at will. (Note: In the video, the model tolerance has been set a little coarser so that the effects of this setting become clear. Usually, a model tolerance of 0.0005 m is preset by the program.)
In RFEM 5, such inconsistencies in the model could be eliminated automatically using the "Regenerate Model" function.