COMSOL Moving Mesh - Can you see it before you compute?

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The discussion centers on the use of COMSOL 4.0a for implementing a moving mesh in simulations involving structure deflection and fluid flow. Users can visualize a free tetrahedral mesh immediately upon application, but the moving mesh does not display the original position until the solver is correctly configured. It is confirmed that not seeing the moving mesh initially is acceptable, indicating that the solver may still function properly despite this visual absence.

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  • Familiarity with COMSOL Multiphysics 4.0a
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  • Knowledge of fluid-structure interaction simulations
  • Basic troubleshooting skills for solver errors in COMSOL
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I'm using COMSOL 4.0a. Whenever I apply a free tetrahedral mesh, I can see it on the structure immediately. However, now I need to use a moving mesh to combine the results of structure deflection and fluid flow. I cannot get the solver to compute without errors. Am I supposed to immediately see the original position of the moving mesh once I specify all of the parameters the same way I see the tetrahedral mesh?
 
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I figured out that it is okay if you don't see the moving mesh.
 

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