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History|1-history-0","2. Meshing process|2-meshing-process-1","3. Hierarchy of mesh settings with BCB mesher|3-hierarchy-of-mesh-settings-with-bcb-mesher-2","4. Benefits of using the BCB mesher|4-benefits-of-using-the-bcb-mesher-3","\u003Cp>Hello to all,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Welcome to the new edition of the SOLIDWORKS Support Monthly News!  This monthly news blog is co-authored by members of the SOLIDWORKS Technical Support teams worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equations in Assemblies- Part 2\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>By Mario Iocco\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This blog is a continuation of the last month’s blog.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This month we continue to explore equations in assemblies, we are going to explore how to use the third row from the top from the Equations in Assemblies from the SOLIDWORKS online help.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the following example, A1 is a sub-assembly of A2 containing P1 and P2:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F1-69-615x449-1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17330\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F1-69-615x449-1.png.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F1-69-615x449-1-300x219.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Please refer to this video for visual demonstration.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"ds-video\">\u003Ca data-3ds-videoplayer=\"modal\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Ffinal.mp4\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"ImageCover Border Block\" style=\"background-image: url(\u002Fassets\u002Fimg\u002F3ds-default.webp); width:100%; height: 100%;\">\u003Cspan class=\"Btn--circle isCenter\">\u003Ci class=\"Icon Icon--playBig\">\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fimg\u002F3ds-default.webp\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blended Curvature Based (BCB) mesher – Technical explanation\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>By Julien Boissat and Jay Seaglar\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-history-0\">1. History\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2016 release introduced the Blended curvature-based (BCB) mesher alongside other existing meshers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support of h-adaptive and p-adaptive methods\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>The BCB mesher began supporting h-adaptive and p-adaptive methods for static studies in version 2017.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In version 2021, the BCB mesher benefits from a large number of enhancement. They are listed in the \u003Ca class=\"jive-link-external-small\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fexternal-link.jspa?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhelp.solidworks.com%2F2021%2FEnglish%2FWhatsNew%2Fc_wn2021_simulation_blended_curvature_mesher.htm%3Fid%3D930b9d517e8f44af93775dfc43cb6851%23Pg0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-id=\"17341\">Enhanced Blended Curvature-Based Mesher\u003C\u002Fa> and in the \u003Ca class=\"jive-link-external-small\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fexternal-link.jspa?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhelp.solidworks.com%2F2021%2FEnglish%2FWhatsNew%2Fc_wn2021_simulation_performance_improvements.htm%3Fid%3Dc8f5e151c07f4026a8e0b1d048f49533%23Pg0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-id=\"17341\">Performance Improvements in SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional and SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium\u003C\u002Fa> topics of the What’s New document. Incidentally, the BCB mesher does not support  h-adaptive and p-adaptive methods for static studies in version 2021.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Default mesh settings\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>In version 2020 and older, the default Minimum element size is 1\u002F5 of the Maximum element size.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In 2021, the default Minimum element size is 1\u002F20 of the Maximum element size.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-meshing-process-1\">2. Meshing process\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Meshing with the BCB mesher is a two-step process:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Surface mesh (applies to shell and solid elements)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Volume meshing (mesh filling; applies only to solid elements)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F1-70.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17331\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F1-70.png 307w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F1-70-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>The BCB mesher uses algorithms designed to provide a high-quality surface mesh which are based on technology from \u003Ca class=\"jive-link-external-small\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fexternal-link.jspa?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.distene.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-id=\"17341\">Distene\u003C\u002Fa>. This includes the \u003Ca class=\"jive-link-external-small\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fexternal-link.jspa?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.meshgems.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-id=\"17341\">MeshGems\u003C\u002Fa> suite of meshing software components and technologies.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Note that some study constituents are not created by the mesher, but rather by the solver when it launches. These include:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Constraint equations (for bonding components meshed independently)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Contact elements\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Connectors\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-hierarchy-of-mesh-settings-with-bcb-mesher-2\">3. Hierarchy of mesh settings with BCB mesher\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>For global mesh settings, the same options you specify for the Curvature-based (CB) mesher are available for the Blended curvature-based (BCB) mesher: Maximum element size (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fservlet\u002FJiveServlet\u002FshowImage\u002F38-2743-513957\u002FpastedImage_19.png\" data-id=\"17341\">\u003C\u002Fa>), Minimum element size (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fservlet\u002FJiveServlet\u002FshowImage\u002F38-2743-513958\u002FpastedImage_20.png\" data-id=\"17341\">\u003C\u002Fa>), Minimum number of elements in a circle (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fservlet\u002FJiveServlet\u002FshowImage\u002F38-2743-513960\u002FpastedImage_22.png\" data-id=\"17341\">\u003C\u002Fa>), and Element size growth ratio (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fservlet\u002FJiveServlet\u002FshowImage\u002F38-2743-513959\u002FpastedImage_21.png\" data-id=\"17341\">\u003C\u002Fa>).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F2-57.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17332\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>For local mesh refinement settings (Mesh Control PropertyManager), you specify Maximum element size (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fservlet\u002FJiveServlet\u002FshowImage\u002F38-2743-513962\u002FpastedImage_34.png\" data-id=\"17341\">\u003C\u002Fa>), Minimum element size (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fservlet\u002FJiveServlet\u002FshowImage\u002F38-2743-513963\u002FpastedImage_35.png\" data-id=\"17341\">\u003C\u002Fa>), and Minimum number of elements in a circle (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fservlet\u002FJiveServlet\u002FshowImage\u002F38-2743-513964\u002FpastedImage_36.png\" data-id=\"17341\">\u003C\u002Fa>).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Maximum element size and Minimum element size of Mesh Control settings should be within the range of values you specify for the global mesh settings.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Also, the enforcement of the Minimum number of elements in a circle setting is contingent on the resulting element size on the curved geometry being within the range of values you specify for the global mesh settings. For more information of how the mesher determines the element size on curved geometry to enforce the Min number of elements in a circle setting, refer to the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Help topic \u003Ca class=\"jive-link-external-small\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fexternal-link.jspa?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhelp.solidworks.com%2F2020%2Fenglish%2Fsolidworks%2Fcworks%2Fc_element_size_in_curvature_based_mesher.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-id=\"17341\">How Element Size Is Determined\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F3-55-615x444-1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17333\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F3-55-615x444-1.png.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F3-55-615x444-1-300x217.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Note:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>The BCB mesher differs from CB mesher in terms of hierarchy of mesh settings. Unlike the BCB mesher, the CB mesher enforces the Min number of elements in a circle setting and the mesh controls even if element sizes are outside of the range you specify in the global mesh settings.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-benefits-of-using-the-bcb-mesher-3\">4. Benefits of using the BCB mesher\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The BCB mesher combines some advantages of the Standard mesher with other advantages of the CB mesher.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F4-50-615x349-1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17334\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F4-50-615x349-1.png.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F4-50-615x349-1-300x170.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Like the Standard mesher, the BCB mesher generates a surface mesh with a rather “neat” and generally symmetric pattern of element face positions and orientations.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Like the CB mesher, the BCB mesher automatically adapts the element size to the local curvature of the geometry.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>BCB mesher element patterns are more likely to follow contours of geometric features and appear “smoother” compared to the CB mesher.\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Element faces created by the BCB mesher also tend to be closer to equilateral in shape compared to the other meshers.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The BCB mesher is the only mesher to offer a Calculate Minimum Element Size button (see SOLIDWORKS Simulation Help topic \u003Ca class=\"jive-link-external-small\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002Fexternal-link.jspa?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhelp.solidworks.com%2F2020%2Fenglish%2Fsolidworks%2Fcworks%2Fidc_help_meshsolid.htm.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-id=\"17341\">Mesh PropertyManager\u003C\u002Fa>). This functionality makes it easier to fine-tune your element sizes in a more “bespoke” way than using the Mesh Density slider. You can either directly apply the minimum element size value calculated by the software, or simply consider the suggested value to make a more informed decision about a custom minimum element size which you input manually.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>With identical mesh settings, the BCB mesher typically generates better quality elements with smaller Jacobian and aspect ratio, often using fewer elements.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>See the illustrations below for a comparison of BCB vs. CB, noting in particular the mesh elements around the elongated oval-shaped features.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 1 – Sea scooter handle\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F5-46-1024x589.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17335\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F5-46-1024x589.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F5-46-300x173.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F5-46-768x442.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F5-46.png.webp 1271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F6-40-1024x563.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17336\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F6-40-1024x563.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F6-40-300x165.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F6-40-768x422.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F6-40.png.webp 1095w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F7-34-998x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17337\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F7-34-998x1024.png.webp 998w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F7-34-292x300.png.webp 292w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F7-34-768x788.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F7-34.png.webp 1082w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F8-27-1024x625.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17338\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F8-27-1024x625.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F8-27-300x183.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F8-27-768x469.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F8-27.png.webp 1116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Ffile-set.zip\" data-id=\"17341\">Here\u003C\u002Fa> are the file set which has been referred to in the above examples.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin: 0in;font-family: Calibri;font-size: 20.0pt\" data-id=\"17341\">Noteworthy Solutions from the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fscreen-capture3.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11334\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp> Why might SOLIDWORKS® fail to start or experience slow performance on a laptop connected to a docking station with the laptop lid closed?\nThe most likely explanation for this behavior is installation of Windows® Update. To get more information, see Solution Id: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcustomerportal.solidworks.com\u002Fsiebel\u002Fapp\u002Fcustomerportal\u002Fenu?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEView=SW+OUI+KBase+Solution+View+(eService)&SWERF=1&SWEBU=1&SWEApplet0=SW+OUI+KBase+Solution+Form+Applet+(eService)&SWERowId0=1-APQ7U3W\" data-id=\"17341\">S-078798\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fscreen-capture3.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11334\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp> What is the process for downloading the SOLIDWORKS® Student Edition software, if using a Student Edition or Student Engineering Kit (SEK) license?\nThe attached document in the Solution Id: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcustomerportal.solidworks.com\u002Fsiebel\u002Fapp\u002Fcustomerportal\u002Fenu?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEView=SW+OUI+KBase+Solution+View+(eService)&SWERF=1&SWEBU=1&SWEApplet0=SW+OUI+KBase+Solution+Form+Applet+(eService)&SWERowId0=1-ANHUEE0\" data-id=\"17341\">S-078625\u003C\u002Fa> explains the process of downloading SOLIDWORKS® Student Edition software.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fscreen-capture1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11335\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp> Is there a general hotfix for SOLIDWORKS® Manage 2021 SP1 (SPR# 1200197)\nA general hotfix is available for the SOLIDWORKS® Manage 2021 SP1 software that addresses the following issue. To get more information, see Solution Id: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcustomerportal.solidworks.com\u002Fsiebel\u002Fapp\u002Fcustomerportal\u002Fenu?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEView=SW+OUI+KBase+Solution+View+(eService)&SWERF=1&SWEBU=1&SWEApplet0=SW+OUI+KBase+Solution+Form+Applet+(eService)&SWERowId0=1-APRFHWM\" data-id=\"17341\">S-078803\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fsimulation-9.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17339\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>When meshing or solving a study in SOLIDWORKS® Simulation, why does it take less time with a SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional or Premium license than a SOLIDWORKS Premium or Simulation Standard license?\nIn the SOLIDWORKS® Simulation 2021 and later software, if your current Simulation session is authorized using a SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional or Simulation Premium license, the blended curvature-based (BCB) mesher can use more than one physical CPU core. Please see solution Id: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcustomerportal.solidworks.com\u002Fsiebel\u002Fapp\u002Fcustomerportal\u002Fenu?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEView=SW+OUI+KBase+Solution+View+(eService)&SWERF=1&SWEBU=1&SWEApplet0=SW+OUI+KBase+Solution+Form+Applet+(eService)&SWERowId0=1-ANH6GOS\" data-id=\"17341\">S-078624\u003C\u002Fa> for more details.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That’s it for this month. Thanks for reading this edition of SOLIDWORKS Support News. If you need additional help with these issues or any others, please contact your SOLIDWORKS Value Added Reseller.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Comments and suggestions are always welcome. 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