Scaffolder Last update: 29.04.2026 class ansys.meshing.prime.Scaffolder(model, part_id) Scaffolder is used for achieving connections in structures made of sheets and beams. Solid bodies should be suppressed before applying scaffolding. Parameters: model Server model to create Scaffolder object. part_id Id of the part. Methods Name Description Scaffolder.delete_shadowed_topo_faces(...) Delete fully shadowed topofaces. Scaffolder.merge_overlapping_topo_faces(...) Merge overlapping topofaces. Scaffolder.scaffold_topo_faces_and_beams(...) Scaffold faces and beams with provided parameters. Scaffolder.split_topo_faces_by_mesh_region(...) Split input topofaces by mesh region.