How can I assign names to edges in 2D geometry?

[BearChick18]

Hello,

I'm developing an automated code using pyAnsys Geometry to generate 2D geometry, create meshes, and perform calculations. However, I'm encountering difficulties in the geometry creation process. For 3D geometry, I used a method to name faces based on their normal vectors. But for 2D geometry, I need to assign names to edges instead of faces.

I'm currently having trouble with the edge naming process and wanted to ask if there are any possible approaches or methods to consider.

Thank you!

[RobPasMue]

Hi @BearChick18 - thanks for considering the usage of PyAnsys Geometry for your workflows. As far as I know, there are currently no mechanisms to assign names to single edges rather than faces - but I will contact the development team to see what we can do here.

Nonetheless, there is a workaround you can take which is creating NamedSelections. See an example here: https://geometry.docs.pyansys.com/version/stable/examples/01_getting_started/04_modeling.html#Create-a-named-selection

Although not explicitly shown in the example, this method create_named_selection(...) also supports passing in edges, so you could create a Named Selection for each of your edges with the names that you want. Like I said, this would be a workaround but in the meantime I hope this unblocks you! See the API definition: https://geometry.docs.pyansys.com/version/stable/api/ansys/geometry/core/designer/design/Design.html#Design.create_named_selection

[RobPasMue]

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