FemPart Class — NXOpen Python API Reference 12.0.0 documentation

# FemPart Class

class `NXOpen.CAE.``FemPart`

  Bases: `NXOpen.CAE.BaseFemPart`

  Represents an NX part of type .fem.

  Use the `NXOpen.PartCollection` class to load or create a part.

  New in version NX4.0.0.

# Properties

Property | Description
--- | ---
AssociatedCadPart | Returns the cad part associated with the fem part.
BaseFEModel | Returns the femodel `NXOpen.CAE.BaseFEModel` associated with the part
ComponentAssembly | Returns the component assembly.
Displayed | Returns true if the part represents a displayed part.
FieldManager | Returns the field main.
FullPath | Returns the full path of the part.
FullPathForAssociatedCadPart | Returns the full pathname of the associated cad part
HasWriteAccess | Returns the write-access status of a part independent of the load state.
IdealizedPart | Returns the idealized part associated with the fem part
IsFullyLoaded | Returns the load status of a part.
IsOccurrence | Returns whether this object is an occurrence or not.
IsReadOnly | Returns the read-only status of a part.
JournalIdentifier | Returns the identifier that would be recorded in a journal for this object.
Leaf | Returns the leaf name of the part.
MasterCadPart | Returns the master cad part associated with the fem part
Name | Returns the custom name of the object.
OwningComponent | Returns the owning component, if this object is an occurrence.
OwningPart | Returns the owning part of this object
PartPreviewMode | Returns or sets the preview mode
PartUnits | Returns the units of the part file.
Prototype | Returns the prototype of this object if it is an occurrence.
SaveDisplayFacets | Returns or sets whether display quality facets are saved in the part file
Tag | Returns the Tag for this object.
UniqueIdentifier | Returns or sets the unique identifier for this part used to determine whether parts can be quietly substituted during part open.
UseCyclicSymmetryCsys | Returns the use cyclic symmetry csys flag
CadModeling | Returns the CADModeling instance belonging to this part
MeshPoints | Returns the meshpoint collector collection belonging to the part
PolygonGeometryMgr | Returns the geometry recipe collection belonging to this fem part

# Methods

Method | Description
--- | ---
AssignPermanentName | Saves a temporary part with the given name.
BodiesRecreateNew | RECREATE NEW on polygon bodies
BodiesRecreateUpdate | RECREATE UPDATE on polygon bodies
BodyDelete | DELETE on polygon body given an underlying solid body
BodyRecreateNew | RECREATE NEW on polygon body
BodyRecreateUpdate | RECREATE UPDATE on polygon body
CanBeDisplayPart | Returns true if the part can be displayed and false if not displayed.
Close | Closes an open part.
CompleteStructure | Make additions necessary to complete the incomplete assembly structure of the input part
CreateAttributeIterator | Create an attribute iterator
CreateConvertToConvergentBodyBuilder | Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.ConvertToConvergentBodyBuilder`
CreateDynamicSectionBuilder | Creates a `NXOpen.Display.DynamicSectionBuilder` The base part must be a displayable part, otherwise an exception will be thrown.
CreateEdgeSticherBuilder | Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.EdgeSticherBuilder`
CreateEffectivityConditionBuilder | Creates a `NXOpen.EffectivityConditionBuilder`
CreateFacetSettingsBuilder | Creates a builder for the Facet Settings dialog
CreateGatewayGroupBuilder | Creates a Groups builder
CreateModelDisplayBuilder | Creates a builder for model display controls command
CreatePerspectiveOptionsBuilder | Creates a builder for the Perspective Options dialog
CreatePolygonBody | CREATE POLYGON BODY on excluded ug tag
CreateReferenceSet | Creates a `NXOpen.ReferenceSet` object
CreateSolverAppendOption | Returns a solver append option object for importing the solver specific data into an existing `NXOpen.CAE.FemPart` or `NXOpen.CAE.SimPart`.
CreateUnStitchEdgeBuilder | Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.UnStitchEdgeBuilder`
DeleteAllAttributesByType | Deletes all attributes of a specific type.
DeleteAttributeByTypeAndTitle | Deletes an attribute by type and title.
DeleteReferenceSet | Deletes a `NXOpen.ReferenceSet` object
DeleteSolverAppendOption | Deletes a solver append option object for importing the solver specific data into an existing `NXOpen.CAE.FemPart` or `NXOpen.CAE.SimPart`.
DeleteUserAttribute | Deletes the first attribute encountered with the given Type, Title.
DeleteUserAttributes | Deletes the attributes on the object, if any, that satisfy the given iterator
ExportJt | Exports JT file
ExportSimulation | Exports the Simulation data for a `NXOpen.CAE.CaePart`.
FinalizeCreation | Finalizes the creation of the fem part file.
FinalizeCreationManaged | Finalizes the creation of the fem part file while in managed mode (Teamcenter).
FindObject | Finds the `NXOpen.NXObject` with the given identifier as recorded in a journal.
GetAbstractionType | Gets axisymmetric abstraction type assoicated with the BaseFem part
GetAllReferenceSets | Get all the `NXOpen.ReferenceSet` objects in this part.
GetApplication | Get the application which corresponds to the specified type.
GetArrangements | Outputs the `NXOpen.Assemblies.Arrangement` objects within the given part.
GetAttributeTitlesByType | Gets all the attribute titles of a specific type.
GetBooleanUserAttribute | Gets a boolean attribute by Title and array Index.
GetCollaborativeContentType | The collaborative content type of this part.
GetComputationalTimeUserAttribute | Gets a time attribute by Title and array Index.
GetCsysFlattenedLabel | Gets the resolved label of csys in cae part.
GetCyclicSymmetryCsys | Gets the cyclic symmetry csys associated to the fem
GetDescription | Gets the description assoicated with the Cae part
GetEnableMeshMorph | Gets the enable mesh morphing flag
GetGeometryData | Gets geometry data associated with the fem part
GetHistoryInformation | Get history of part
GetIncompleteStatus | Inquire whether the provided part is flagged as being incomplete
GetIntegerAttribute | Gets an integer attribute by title.
GetIntegerUserAttribute | Gets an integer attribute by Title and array Index.
GetMakeUniqueName | Gets the Unique name on a part for the Make Unique operation
GetMeshPreferences | Returns the mesh preferences data associated with the fem part
GetNextUserAttribute | Gets the next attribute encountered on the object, if any, that satisfies the given iterator.
GetPdmReferenceAttributeValue | Gets the value of PDM Reference attribute for given object.
GetPreviewImage | Get the preview image This will return the graphic preview image of the part (when available).
GetRealAttribute | Gets a real attribute by title.
GetRealUserAttribute | Gets a real attribute by Title and array Index.
GetReferenceAttribute | Gets the reference string (not the calculated value) of a string attribute that uses a reference string.
GetSolverAndAnalysisType | Gets solver and analysis type assoicated with the BaseFem part
GetStringAttribute | Gets a string attribute value by title.
GetStringUserAttribute | Gets a string attribute by Title and array Index.
GetTimeAttribute | Gets a time attribute by title.
GetTimeUserAttribute | Gets a time attribute by Title and array Index.
GetTransientStatus | Inquire whether the provided part is flagged as being transient
GetUserAttribute | Gets the first attribute encountered on the object, if any, with a given Title, Type and array Index.
GetUserAttributeAsString | Gets the first attribute encountered on the object, if any, with a given title, type and array index.
GetUserAttributeCount | Gets the count of set attributes on the object, if any, that satisfy the given iterator.
GetUserAttributeLock | Determine the lock of the given attribute.
GetUserAttributeSize | Gets the size of the first attribute encountered on the object, if any, with a given Title and Type.
GetUserAttributeSourceObjects | Returns an array of objects from which this object presents attributes.
GetUserAttributes | Gets all the attributes that have been set on the given object, if any, that satisfy the given iterator.
GetUserAttributesAsStrings | Gets all the attributes that have been set on the given object.
HasUserAttribute | Determines if an attribute exists on the object, that satisfies the given iterator
ImportExistingSimulation | Imports the solver specific data into an existing `NXOpen.CAE.FemPart` or `NXOpen.CAE.SimPart`.
LoadFeatureDataForSelection | Ensure that feature data is loaded for a part.
LoadFully | Ensures that this part is fully loaded.
LoadThisPartFully | Ensures that this part is fully loaded.
LoadThisPartPartially | Ensures that this part is at least partially loaded.
NewBeamSectionOffsetOptions | Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.BeamSectionOffsetOptions`
NewBeamSectionOptions | Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.BeamSectionOptions`
NewBeamSectionOrientationOptions | Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.BeamSectionOrientationOptions`
NewFemCreationOptions | Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.FemCreationOptions`
NewFemSynchronizeOptions | Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.FemSynchronizeOptions`
NewMaterialOptions | Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.MaterialOptions`
PolygonBodyDelete | DELETE on polygon body
Print | Prints a representation of this object to the system log file.
RegenerateDisplayFacets | Regenerates display specific transient cached facets in the part.
ReinstateTransience | Reinstate the transient status to the formerly transient input part
RemoveTransience | Remove the transient status from the input part
Reopen | Reopens a loaded part.
ReopenAs | Reopens a loaded part.
ReverseBlankAll | Reverse blank all the objects in the part.
Save | Saves the part whether it is modified or not.
SaveAs | Creates copy of target part.
SaveBookmark | Saves a bookmark file.
SetAssociatedCadAsWork | Sets the cad part associated with the fem as work.
SetAttribute | Creates or modifies an integer attribute.
SetBooleanUserAttribute | Creates or modifies a boolean attribute with the option to update or not.
SetCyclicSymmetryCsys | Sets the cyclic symmetry csys associated to the fem
SetDescription | Sets the description assoicated with the Cae part
SetEnableMeshMorph | Sets the enable mesh morphing flag
SetFemAsWork | Sets the fem as work, if associated cad is the current work.
SetGeometryData | Sets the geometry data associated with the fem part
SetMakeUniqueName | Sets the unique name on part for the Make Unique operation
SetMeshPreferences | Sets the mesh preferences data associated with the fem part
SetName | Sets the custom name of the object.
SetPdmReferenceAttribute | Sets the value of PDM Reference attribute on the object.
SetReferenceAttribute | Creates or modifies a string attribute which uses a reference string.
SetSolverAndAnalysisType | Sets solver and analysis type assoicated with the BaseFem part.
SetSolverAndAnalysisTypeAndAbstraction | Sets solver and analysis type and axisymmetric abstraction associated with the BaseFem part
SetTimeAttribute | Creates or modifies a time attribute.
SetTimeUserAttribute | Creates or modifies a time attribute with the option to update or not.
SetUseCyclicSymmetryCsys | Sets the use cyclic symmetry csys flag
SetUserAttribute | Creates or modifies an attribute with the option to update or not.
SetUserAttributeLock | Lock or unlock the given attribute.
Undisplay | Undisplays the part, if it is currently a displayed part.

# Enumerations

FemPartUseBodiesOption Enumeration | Used to specify the option of specifying bodies to use from the CAD Part while creating the `CAE.FemPart` object.

# Property Detail

## AssociatedCadPart

`FemPart.``AssociatedCadPart`

  Returns the cad part associated with the fem part.

  Returns nothing if the fem is not associated to cad or that cad is not loaded.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `AssociatedCadPart`

  Returns: | CAD part associated to the fem part
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Part`

  New in version NX8.5.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”)

## IdealizedPart

`FemPart.``IdealizedPart`

  Returns the idealized part associated with the fem part

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `IdealizedPart`

  Returns: | Idealize part associated to the fem part
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Part`

  New in version NX4.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”) OR nx_design_sim (“NX Design Simulation”)

## IsOccurrence

`FemPart.``IsOccurrence`

  Returns whether this object is an occurrence or not.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `IsOccurrence`

  Returns: | This object is an occurrence
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX3.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## JournalIdentifier

`FemPart.``JournalIdentifier`

  Returns the identifier that would be recorded in a journal for this object.

  This may not be the same across different releases of the software.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `JournalIdentifier`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | str

  New in version NX3.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## MasterCadPart

`FemPart.``MasterCadPart`

  Returns the master cad part associated with the fem part

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `MasterCadPart`

  Returns: | Master CAD part associated to the fem part
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Part`

  New in version NX4.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”) OR nx_design_sim (“NX Design Simulation”)

## Name

`FemPart.``Name`

  Returns the custom name of the object.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Name`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | str

  New in version NX3.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OwningComponent

`FemPart.``OwningComponent`

  Returns the owning component, if this object is an occurrence.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `OwningComponent`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Assemblies.Component`

  New in version NX3.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OwningPart

`FemPart.``OwningPart`

  Returns the owning part of this object

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `OwningPart`

  Returns: | The owning part of this object or null if it does not have an owner
  Return type: | `NXOpen.BasePart`

  New in version NX3.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## Prototype

`FemPart.``Prototype`

  Returns the prototype of this object if it is an occurrence.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Prototype`

  Returns: | The prototype of this object or null if this object is not an occurrence
  Return type: | `NXOpen.INXObject`

  New in version NX3.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## CadModeling

`FemPart.``CadModeling`

  Returns the CADModeling instance belonging to this part

  Signature `CadModeling`

  New in version NX8.5.0.

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.CAE.CADModeling`

## MeshPoints

`FemPart.``MeshPoints`

  Returns the meshpoint collector collection belonging to the part

  Signature `MeshPoints`

  New in version NX3.0.0.

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.CAE.MeshPointCollection`

## PolygonGeometryMgr

`FemPart.``PolygonGeometryMgr`

  Returns the geometry recipe collection belonging to this fem part

  Signature `PolygonGeometryMgr`

  New in version NX10.0.0.

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.CAE.PolygonGeometryManager`

# Method Detail

## BodiesRecreateNew

`FemPart.``BodiesRecreateNew`

  RECREATE NEW on polygon bodies

  Signature `BodiesRecreateNew(listOfBodies)`

  Parameters: | listOfBodies (list of `NXOpen.Body`) –

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”)

## BodiesRecreateUpdate

`FemPart.``BodiesRecreateUpdate`

  RECREATE UPDATE on polygon bodies

  Signature `BodiesRecreateUpdate(listOfBodies)`

  Parameters: | listOfBodies (list of `NXOpen.Body`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”)

## BodyDelete

`FemPart.``BodyDelete`

  DELETE on polygon body given an underlying solid body

  Signature `BodyDelete(body)`

  Parameters: | body (`NXOpen.Body`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use `NXOpen.CAE.FemPart.PolygonBodyDelete()` instead.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”)

## BodyRecreateNew

`FemPart.``BodyRecreateNew`

  RECREATE NEW on polygon body

  Signature `BodyRecreateNew(body)`

  Parameters: | body (`NXOpen.Body`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”)

## BodyRecreateUpdate

`FemPart.``BodyRecreateUpdate`

  RECREATE UPDATE on polygon body

  Signature `BodyRecreateUpdate(body)`

  Parameters: | body (`NXOpen.Body`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”)

## CreateEdgeSticherBuilder

`FemPart.``CreateEdgeSticherBuilder`

  Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.EdgeSticherBuilder`

  Signature `CreateEdgeSticherBuilder()`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.CAE.EdgeSticherBuilder`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”)

## CreatePolygonBody

`FemPart.``CreatePolygonBody`

  CREATE POLYGON BODY on excluded ug tag

  Signature `CreatePolygonBody(body)`

  Parameters: | body (`NXOpen.Body`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”)

## CreateUnStitchEdgeBuilder

`FemPart.``CreateUnStitchEdgeBuilder`

  Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.UnStitchEdgeBuilder`

  Signature `CreateUnStitchEdgeBuilder()`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.CAE.UnStitchEdgeBuilder`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”)

## FinalizeCreation

`FemPart.``FinalizeCreation`

  Overloaded method FinalizeCreation

  - `FinalizeCreation(creationOptions)`
  - `FinalizeCreation(cadPart, idealizedPartName, useBodiesOption, bodies, geometrySyncOptions, solverTypeName, analysisTypeType, abstractionType, description)`
  - `FinalizeCreation(cadPart, idealizedPartName, useBodiesOption, bodies, geometrySyncOptions, solverTypeName, analysisTypeType, abstractionType, description, isMorphEnabled)`

  `-------------------------------------`

  Finalizes the creation of the fem part file. This method should be called immediately after creating the fem part file. This method should be called only once for each fem part file. The second call to the method will raise an error.

  Signature `FinalizeCreation(creationOptions)`

  Parameters: | creationOptions (`NXOpen.CAE.FemCreationOptions`) –

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”) OR nx_design_sim (“NX Design Simulation”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Finalizes the creation of the fem part file. This method should be called immediately after creating the fem part file. This method should be called only once for each fem part file. The second call to the method will raise an error.

  Signature `FinalizeCreation(cadPart, idealizedPartName, useBodiesOption, bodies, geometrySyncOptions, solverTypeName, analysisTypeType, abstractionType, description)`

  Parameters:

  - cadPart (`NXOpen.Part`) – the cad part to be associated with the fem part
  - idealizedPartName (str) – the name of the idealized part to be created
  - useBodiesOption (`NXOpen.CAE.FemPartUseBodiesOption`) – The option to specify bodies to use from the cad part while creating the fem part
  - bodies (list of `NXOpen.Body`) – the bodies to be used
  - geometrySyncOptions (`NXOpen.CAE.FemSynchronizeOptions`) – geometry sync options
  - solverTypeName (str) – the name of the solver. Refer to NX help for more information
  - analysisTypeType (str) – the name of the analysis type. Refer to NX help for more information
  - abstractionType (`NXOpen.CAE.BaseFemPartAxisymAbstractionType`) – the axisymmetric abstraction type. Refer to NX help for more information
  - description (list of str) – description

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  Deprecated since version NX10.0.0: Use `NXOpen.CAE.FemPart.FinalizeCreation()` that takes `CAE.FemCreationOptions` as an input argument.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”) OR nx_design_sim (“NX Design Simulation”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Finalizes the creation of the fem part file. This method should be called immediately after creating the fem part file. This method should be called only once for each fem part file. The second call to the method will raise an error.

  Signature `FinalizeCreation(cadPart, idealizedPartName, useBodiesOption, bodies, geometrySyncOptions, solverTypeName, analysisTypeType, abstractionType, description, isMorphEnabled)`

  Parameters:

  - cadPart (`NXOpen.Part`) – the cad part to be associated with the fem part
  - idealizedPartName (str) – the name of the idealized part to be created
  - useBodiesOption (`NXOpen.CAE.FemPartUseBodiesOption`) – The option to specify bodies to use from the cad part while creating the fem part
  - bodies (list of `NXOpen.Body`) – the bodies to be used
  - geometrySyncOptions (`NXOpen.CAE.FemSynchronizeOptions`) – geometry sync options
  - solverTypeName (str) – the name of the solver. Refer to NX help for more information
  - analysisTypeType (str) – the name of the analysis type. Refer to NX help for more information
  - abstractionType (`NXOpen.CAE.BaseFemPartAxisymAbstractionType`) – the axisymmetric abstraction type. Refer to NX help for more information
  - description (list of str) – description
  - isMorphEnabled (bool) – Is Mesh Morphing enabled or not

  New in version NX10.0.0.

  Deprecated since version NX11.0.0: Use `NXOpen.CAE.FemPart.FinalizeCreation()` that takes `CAE.FemCreationOptions` as an input argument.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”) OR nx_design_sim (“NX Design Simulation”)

  `-------------------------------------`

## FinalizeCreationManaged

`FemPart.``FinalizeCreationManaged`

  Finalizes the creation of the fem part file while in managed mode (Teamcenter).

  This method should be called immediately after creating. The second call to the method will raise an error.

  Signature `FinalizeCreationManaged(cadPart, createIdealPart, useBodiesOption, bodies, geometrySyncOptions, solverTypeName, analysisTypeType, abstractionType, description)`

  Parameters:

  - cadPart (`NXOpen.Part`) – the cad part to be associated with the fem part
  - createIdealPart (bool) – idealized part created if true
  - useBodiesOption (`NXOpen.CAE.FemPartUseBodiesOption`) – The option to specify bodies to use from the cad part while creating the fem part
  - bodies (list of `NXOpen.Body`) – the bodies to be used
  - geometrySyncOptions (`NXOpen.CAE.FemSynchronizeOptions`) – geometry sync options
  - solverTypeName (str) – the name of the solver. Refer to NX help for more information
  - analysisTypeType (str) – the name of the analysis type. Refer to NX help for more information
  - abstractionType (`NXOpen.CAE.BaseFemPartAxisymAbstractionType`) – the axisymmetric abstraction type. Refer to NX help for more information
  - description (list of str) – description

  New in version NX8.5.0.

  Deprecated since version NX11.0.0: Use `NXOpen.CAE.FemPart.FinalizeCreation()` that takes `CAE.FemCreationOptions` as an input argument.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”) OR nx_design_sim (“NX Design Simulation”)

## FindObject

`FemPart.``FindObject`

  Finds the `NXOpen.NXObject` with the given identifier as recorded in a journal.

  An object may not return the same value as its JournalIdentifier in different versions of the software. However newer versions of the software should find the same object when FindObject is passed older versions of its journal identifier. In general, this method should not be used in handwritten code and exists to support record and playback of journals.

  An exception will be thrown if no object can be found with the given journal identifier.

  Signature `FindObject(journalIdentifier)`

  Parameters: | journalIdentifier (str) – Journal identifier of the object
  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.INXObject`

  New in version NX3.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## GetGeometryData

`FemPart.``GetGeometryData`

  Gets geometry data associated with the fem part

  Signature `GetGeometryData()`

  Returns: | a tuple
  Return type: | A tuple consisting of (useBodiesOption, listOfBodies, psyncData). useBodiesOption is a `NXOpen.CAE.FemPartUseBodiesOption`. Flag if all were selected listOfBodies is a list of `NXOpen.Body`. Array of tags of selected bodies psyncData is a `NXOpen.CAE.FemSynchronizeOptions`. Syncrhonize options object

  New in version NX7.5.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”) OR nx_design_sim (“NX Design Simulation”)

## GetMeshPreferences

`FemPart.``GetMeshPreferences`

  Returns the mesh preferences data associated with the fem part

  Signature `GetMeshPreferences()`

  Returns: | a tuple
  Return type: | A tuple consisting of (tinyEdgeColor, snapTolerance, projectNodesToCadOption, projectionTolerance, refineTessellation) tinyEdgeColor is a Id. Tiny edge color snapTolerance is a float. Snap Tolerance projectNodesToCadOption is a int. Project nodes to CAD projectionTolerance is a float. Projection tolerance refineTessellation is a int. Refine tessellation 0 or 1

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”) OR nx_design_sim (“NX Design Simulation”)

## NewFemCreationOptions

`FemPart.``NewFemCreationOptions`

  Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.FemCreationOptions`

  Signature `NewFemCreationOptions()`

  Returns: | the creation options object created
  Return type: | `NXOpen.CAE.FemCreationOptions`

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”) OR nx_design_sim (“NX Design Simulation”)

## NewFemSynchronizeOptions

`FemPart.``NewFemSynchronizeOptions`

  Creates a `NXOpen.CAE.FemSynchronizeOptions`

  Signature `NewFemSynchronizeOptions()`

  Returns: | the syncrhonize options object created
  Return type: | `NXOpen.CAE.FemSynchronizeOptions`

  New in version NX4.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”) OR nx_design_sim (“NX Design Simulation”)

## PolygonBodyDelete

`FemPart.``PolygonBodyDelete`

  DELETE on polygon body

  Signature `PolygonBodyDelete(body)`

  Parameters: | body (`NXOpen.CAE.CAEBody`) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”)

## Print

`FemPart.``Print`

  Prints a representation of this object to the system log file.

  Signature `Print()`

  New in version NX3.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## SetAssociatedCadAsWork

`FemPart.``SetAssociatedCadAsWork`

  Sets the cad part associated with the fem as work.

  This method expects the fem to be current displayed part.

  Signature `SetAssociatedCadAsWork(cadPart)`

  Parameters: | cadPart (`NXOpen.Part`) – CAD part associated to the fem part

  New in version NX8.5.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”)

## SetFemAsWork

`FemPart.``SetFemAsWork`

  Sets the fem as work, if associated cad is the current work.

  This method expects the fem to be current displayed part.

  Signature `SetFemAsWork()`

  New in version NX8.5.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”)

## SetGeometryData

`FemPart.``SetGeometryData`

  Sets the geometry data associated with the fem part

  Signature `SetGeometryData(useBodiesOption, listOfBodies, psyncData)`

  Parameters:

  - useBodiesOption (`NXOpen.CAE.FemPartUseBodiesOption`) – Flag if all were selected
  - listOfBodies (list of `NXOpen.Body`) – Array of tags of selected bodies
  - psyncData (`NXOpen.CAE.FemSynchronizeOptions`) – Syncrhonize options object

  New in version NX7.5.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”) OR nx_design_sim (“NX Design Simulation”)

## SetMeshPreferences

`FemPart.``SetMeshPreferences`

  Sets the mesh preferences data associated with the fem part

  Signature `SetMeshPreferences(tinyEdgeColor, snapTolerance, projectNodesToCadOption, projectionTolerance, refineTessellation)`

  Parameters:

  - tinyEdgeColor (Id) – Tiny edge color
  - snapTolerance (float) – Snap Tolerance
  - projectNodesToCadOption (int) – Project nodes to CAD
  - projectionTolerance (float) – Projection tolerance
  - refineTessellation (int) – Refine tessellation 0 or 1

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_masterfem (“Finite Element Modeling”) OR nx_design_sim (“NX Design Simulation”)

## SetName

`FemPart.``SetName`

  Sets the custom name of the object.

  NOTE: This method should not be used to edit a read-only object such as a Mirrored PMI object. If it is, the changes will be overridden when the part is updated.

  Signature `SetName(name)`

  Parameters: | name (str) –

  New in version NX3.0.0.

  License requirements: None.