[Gmsh] Generate mesh with hexahedron elements?

[David Colignon]

Hi,

The 2D structured algorithms (transfinite and extrusion) generate triangles by default, but quadrangles can be obtained 
by using the Recombine commands (see 6.3.2 Structured grids, and 6.3.3 Miscellaneous). The 3D structured algorithms 
generate tetrahedra, hexahedra, prisms and pyramids, depending on the type of the surface meshes they are based on.

see

http://www.geuz.org/gmsh/doc/texinfo/gmsh-full.html#SEC40

tutorial n° 3

http://www.geuz.org/gmsh/doc/texinfo/gmsh-full.html#SEC66

and demos/hex.geo


Cheers,

Dave

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Rui Maciel wrote:
> Is it possible to use gmsh to generate a 3D mesh consisting of hexahedron 
> elements? If so, how is it done? 
> 
> 
> Thanks for the help,
> Rui Maciel
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