Mesh dividing device, computer-readable recording medium in which mesh dividing program is recoded, and method for setting maximum number of cuboids and parameters for mesh-division

A method for setting, when performing a mesh dividing process to divide an analytical target model provided as three-dimensional CAD data into said cuboids, a maximum number of cuboids which defines the upper limit of the number of cuboids for numerical-analysis, and parameters for division-control for dividing said analytical target model into said cuboids, comprising the steps of:

• previously storing two or more kinds of parameter kits, as a library, each including said maximum number of cuboids and said parameters for division-control;
• selecting at least one of said two or more kinds of parameter kits stored in said library, when performing a mesh dividing process for said analytical target model;
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• setting a maximum number of cuboids and a parameter for division-control included in the selected parameter kit, on a computing unit for performing said mesh dividing process;
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• a conversion time estimating unit for estimating, based on said selected parameter kit, a conversion time required for said mesh dividing unit to perform a mesh dividing process for said analytical target model, wherein said display unit displays said conversion time estimated by said conversion time estimating unit.